According to a report by CoreLogic, a real estate analyst company, home prices are continuing on a stable path. In the month of August of 2010, home prices declined by .4% not including distressed sales.

The top five states with the greatest appreciation during that month were Maine, New York, Connecticut, Virginia and South Dakota, this includes distressed sales. Also including distressed sales, the top five states with the greatest depreciation during the month of August were Idaho, Alabama, Utah, Oregon and Florida.

National median home sales prices were $176,900 during the month of September, according to the National Association of Realtors.