U.S. home prices remain at record highs due to limited supply and homebuilding shortages, with economic uncertainty slowing market activity. Sellers often offer incentives to attract cautious buyers. Prices are growing more slowly, and wages are beginning to outpace prices, improving affordability. In Atlanta, median home prices in early 2026 slightly declined year-over-year but increased 8.1% since 2022, while nationwide prices rose 1.0% year-over-year and 9.3% since 2022.