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Month-Over-Month Performance in Housing Market
Recent data shows that the U.S. National Index, 20-City Composite, and 10-City Composite are experiencing slower growth rates. The National Index saw a 1.2% increase, while the 20-City and 10-City Composites rose by 1.36% and 1.38% respectively. When adjusted for seasonal variations, the National Index and 10-City Composite both saw a 0.3% increase, with the 20-City Composite showing a 0.4% rise.
Analysis of Housing Market Trends
According to Brian D. Luke of S&P Dow Jones Indices, the National Index has been on a streak of consecutive monthly increases above 1%, resembling patterns from early 2023. While thirteen markets are reaching all-time highs, San Diego stands out with the highest annual returns over the past six months. The Northeast, particularly New York, has shown strong performance with a 9.4% annual increase. However, only half of the markets are seeing accelerating price gains, and the overall annual growth rate is tapering off compared to earlier in the year.
FHFA House Price Index Update
Additionally, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reported a 0.2% uptick in house prices from March to April 2024, with a 6.3% annual increase. Regional variations ranged from a -0.2% change in the West South Central and Middle Atlantic divisions to a +1.4% increase in the East South Central division. The New England and Middle Atlantic divisions saw the highest annual increases at 8.5% over the past year.
Market Forecast and Insights
Looking ahead, with the slowing pace of home price growth and signs of market stabilization, the short-term outlook for the U.S. housing market leans towards a bearish stance. Factors such as rising mortgage rates and an expanding housing inventory indicate that prices may either stabilize or potentially decrease in the near future.
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