Washington, D.C., Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home prices rose in 80% of metro markets during the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest quarterly report. This is up from 71% in the first quarter. Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter. The report provides the real estate ecosystem—including agents, buyers and sellers—with quarterly metro-area data on median home prices and housing affordability.