Redfin reports US home prices rose 0.25% in September, with annual growth accelerating to 3.8%, the fastest since June 2025. Prices climbed in 34 of 50 major metros, led by Philadelphia (+1.9%), while Fort Worth (-0.9%) saw the steepest decline. Redfin notes that while buyers have more negotiating power, sellers are not yielding, leading to continued home price increases.