A sharp regional divide in house prices is being reported, with some areas experiencing increases and others seeing decreases. The extent and location of these changes vary, with some reports focusing on the US and others on the UK, and it is unclear how widespread the trends are. Some studies and reports suggest that certain regions, such as Yorkshire in the UK, are outpacing national averages, while others warn of potential market distortions and plummeting prices in hundreds of US housing markets.