U.S. home prices rose in May, but at a slower pace. S&P Case-Shiller's National Home Price index reported year-over-year home price growth of 19.70 percent in May as compared to April's record year-over-year home price growth pace of 20.60 percent.
S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: National Home Price Growth Slows in May
U.S. home prices rose in May, but at a slower pace. S&P Case-Shiller's National Home Price index reported year-over-year home price growth of 19.70 percent in May as compared to April's record year-over-year home price growth pace of 20.60 percent.
S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: National Home Price Growth Slows in May
U.S. home prices rose in May, but at a slower pace. S&P Case-Shiller's National Home Price index reported year-over-year home price growth of 19.70 percent in May as compared to April's record year-over-year home price growth pace of 20.60 percent.
NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Drops in January
Homebuilder confidence in housing market conditions dipped two points in January; ongoing challenges including labor shortages and materials costs were cited by the National Association of Home Builders, which provides monthly readings on home builder sentiment. Three component readings of the Housing Market Index declined by one point each. Readings for current sales conditions, housing market conditions for the next six months and for buyer traffic within new single-family housing developments were 79, 78 and 54 respectively.
Case-Shiller: Home Prices Rise in October
According to Case-Shiller national and 20-city home price indices for October, home prices continued to rise. National home prices rose 0.70 percent for the three months ending in October. Year-over-year, national home prices increased by 6.20 percent. The 20-City Home Price Index also rose by 0.70 percent in October and reported a year-over-year increase of 6.40 percent.
NAHB: Builder Confidence Outstrips Pre-Bubble Highs
Home builders surveyed by the National Association of Home Builders expressed their highest level of confidence in housing markets since 1999. The index reading for housing market conditions in December hit 74, which exceeded November's reading of 70. Analysts expected a flat reading of 70 for December. Readings over 50 indicate improvement in housing market conditions.