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title: "Q2 2026 Buy-Side Index Finds Sharp Price Divergence Across State Markets"
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description: "The Q2 2026 Buy-Side Index reveals sharp price divergence across U.S. states, contrasting New York's 7.4% growth with declines in Vermont and Oregon. Supply conditions varied significantly, with Connecticut showing tightest inventory (2.2 months) and Hawaii remaining buyer-favorable (>6 months). The index also highlights geographic concentration in specific zip codes and sets new volume benchmarks, with Texas agent Christopher Marti leading at 119 closings."
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# Q2 2026 Buy-Side Index Finds Sharp Price Divergence Across State Markets

During the first quarter of 2026, New York experienced a 7.4% increase in home prices compared to the previous year. In contrast, Vermont saw a 2.0% decrease and Oregon witnessed a 1.4% decline in home prices during the same period. The highest number of transactions recorded in the national dataset was 119 in a single quarter. These statistics were highlighted in data from Q1 2026, with Atlanta as the focal point. The information was released on September 11, 2026, by PRNewswire.

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