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Home prices dropped in dozens of big U.S. cities this year. Here's where.

Updated on: May 1, 2026 / 8:53 AM EDT / CBS News

Home prices dropped in dozens of big U.S. cities this year. Here's where.

TL;DR

  • Median home sale prices fell in 39 out of 129 major U.S. cities in the first three months of 2026.
  • Florida's Cape Coral-Fort Myers region saw the largest decline, with a 9% drop in median home sale price.
  • Cities that experienced significant price run-ups during the pandemic are now seeing declines.
  • Rising homeowners' insurance and property taxes are pressuring some metro areas, especially in Florida.
  • Florida homeowners face the highest insurance rates in the U.S., with rates jumping 18% last year.
  • Some properties in Florida are becoming uninsurable or unaffordable due to insurance costs, leading to sales.
  • About half of Floridians are considering leaving the state due to high cost of living and housing affordability concerns.
  • In contrast, some Rust Belt cities like Detroit are seeing rising home prices.
  • The U.S. real estate market is shifting towards a more buyer-friendly environment with lower median prices and more homes available.
  • Mortgage rates are around 6.3%, lower than a year ago but higher than pandemic lows.