# U.S. starter home prices vary by region Declines in the South and West, while the Northeast sees continued increases. - **Source:** [Fast Company](https://www.fastcompany.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-20 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/66fd3f98-636b-4370-914f-52acf623e345 ## Changes in the starter home market Starter home prices in the U.S. have shown regional differences in recent years. While the South and West have seen declines since 2022, the Northeast has experienced the opposite trend. ## Decline trend in the South and West Starter home prices in the South and West have significantly dropped. This offers more accessible opportunities, especially for young homebuyers. ## Continued increase in the Northeast In the Northeast, starter home prices surged by 12.6%. This indicates that the housing market in this region remains more expensive compared to others. ## Reasons behind regional differences Price fluctuations are driven by regional economic conditions, supply and demand balance, and other factors. The declines in the South and West can be attributed to a larger housing stock. ## Opportunities for homebuyers Falling prices in the South and West provide a significant advantage, especially for first-time buyers. However, increases continue in the Northeast. ## The future of the housing market Regional differences in the U.S. housing market require homebuyers to rethink their strategies. The future trajectory of prices remains eagerly anticipated. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.fastcompany.com/91576574/the-us-starter-home-market-is-finally-changing-but-only-if-you-live-in-these-states — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._