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The 10-City Composite saw a 7.4% yearly increase, while the 20-City Composite recorded a 6.5% gain. Although these figures show a slight deceleration from the previous month, they highlight the ongoing strength in the housing market.
Looking at the monthly trends, the U.S. National Index, 20-City Composite, and 10-City Composite all experienced positive momentum, with increases of 0.5%, 0.6%, and 0.6%, respectively, before seasonal adjustments. However, the pace of growth has slowed compared to earlier months.
After accounting for seasonal factors, the U.S. National Index showed a modest 0.2% monthly change. The 20-City and 10-City Composites performed slightly better, with 0.4% and 0.5% monthly increases, indicating resilience in the housing market.
Our expert, Brian D. Luke, CFA, Head of Commodities, Real & Digital Assets at S&P Dow Jones Indices, provided valuable insights into the data. He noted that home prices continue to outpace inflation, surpassing historical norms and demonstrating a one percentage point difference above the 50-year average in housing costs compared to the Consumer Price Index.
Luke also highlighted the long-term appreciation of home values, noting that since 1974, prices have soared over 1,100 percent before adjusting for inflation. Even after accounting for inflation, prices have more than doubled, showing a 111% increase, emphasizing the strong investment potential in the real estate market.
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