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New York is leading the pack with an impressive 8.8% annual gain in housing prices, followed closely by Las Vegas at 8.2% and Los Angeles at 7.2%. On the other end of the spectrum, Portland saw the smallest increase at 0.8%, unchanged from the previous month.
When we look at month-over-month growth, the U.S. National Index saw a modest 0.1% increase before seasonal adjustment. The 10-City and 20-City Composites remained flat, but after seasonal adjustments, the national index rose by 0.2% with the composites showing a slight 0.3% increase. It’s worth noting that eight out of the 20 tracked cities actually experienced monthly price declines.
Interestingly, low-priced homes continue to outperform their high-priced counterparts. Cities like Tampa and New York have seen significant gains in their low-tier properties, while high-price tiers in cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles are also performing well. This trend is benefiting wealthier homeowners but may pose challenges for first-time buyers looking to enter the market.
In terms of regional trends, the Northeast is still leading the way, with New York dominating the market for the third consecutive month. The Midwest also hit all-time highs, while the South experienced slower growth, despite having several top-performing markets since 2020. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reported a 0.1% rise in U.S. home prices in July, marking a 4.5% increase from a year earlier, with the East North Central and New England regions showing the strongest growth.
Looking ahead, the market forecast suggests that while home prices are still on the rise, the pace of growth is slowing. Declining mortgage rates may improve affordability, but overall growth is expected to remain modest. The short-term outlook is cautiously bullish, especially for lower-priced homes.
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