Home prices rose 0.6% in July, holding their own amid high mortgage rates and a low supply of houses for sale, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index released on Tuesday.
On an annual basis, the national index is now up 1% from a year ago.
“Areas in the Midwest continue to lead the national gains given their relative affordability.
Markets that saw home prices reset following the recent surge in mortgage rates are expected to see stronger gains over the next 12 months, particularly those in the West,” Hepp added.
While mortgage rates that have recently topped 8% for a 30-year fixed rate loan are dampening demand, a shortage of homes for sale is keeping prices high.
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”, Craig J, Lazzara, ” Selma Hepp, ” Hepp, Today’s, Danielle Hale, “
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