First American Financial Corporation's recent analysis reveals a national slowdown in home price growth as of June 2025, with specific insights into the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta area, where home prices decreased by 0.2% year-over-year. The report, provided by First American Data & Analytics, highlights a 'Goldilocks' scenario, suggesting that the moderate price growth could help balance the housing market. The Home Price Index tracks price changes across various tiers, showing that while luxury homes in Atlanta experienced a 2.7% price increase, starter and mid-tier homes saw smaller gains of 0.6% and 1.3%, respectively. Nationally, first-time buyers remain challenged by affordability, with the starter tier declining in 14 of the top 30 markets, including significant drops in traditionally expensive areas like Denver. The analysis suggests that these declines might offer new opportunities for buyers to enter the market.