S&P Case-Shiller: Home Prices Gain in August

Home prices gained in August per the 20-City S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Analysts said that home values continue to expand in spite of challenges including low inventories of available homes and strict mortgage qualification requirements.

National Home Price Index Near 2006 Peak

According to the national Case-Shiller Home Price Index, August home prices are 0.10 percent below their 2006 peak and all metro areas in the 20-City Home Price Index posted gains. Top gains in the 20-City Home Price Index were posted by Portland, Oregon with a year-over-year gain of 11.70 percent, Seattle, Washington home prices gained 11.40 percent and Denver, Colorado home prices gained 8.80 percent year-over-year.

All metro areas included in the 20-City Index posted year-over-year gains in excess of one percent. New York City had the lowest year-over-year price gain with a year-over-year reading of 1.70 percent in August. Washington, D.C. home prices rose 2.30 percent year-over-year. Home prices in the Cleveland, Ohio metro area increased by 2.90 percent year-over-year.

New Housing Bubble Unlikely

With home price gains close to peak prices seen before the housing bubble burst, concerns may arise over the potential for a new housing bubble to occur in coming months. Analysts say this is unlikely as home buyers are not taking out extreme levels of mortgage debt seen at the onset of the Great Recession. David M. Blitzer, chairman of the S&P Index Committee, said “There is no reason to fear another massive collapse is around the corner. The run-up to the financial crisis was marked with both rising home prices and rapid growth in mortgage debt.”

Possible Fed Rate Hike Won’t Cause Mortgage Rates to Explode

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve is expected to raise the Fed’s target federal funds rate in December. This action will lead to interest rate increases for consumer credit and mortgages, but not at levels that would make mortgage loans suddenly unaffordable. While gradual increases in federal interest rates would cause mortgage rates to rise over time, market conditions and related factors could potentially cause home prices to slow or even dip in some areas. Regional influences including employment and demand for homes are examples of factors contributing to home price growth or decline in specific areas.

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$550,000
1 Bed
1 Bath
1 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6756933
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --

6090 N Stratford Court Rimrock, AZ 86335

$550,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,090 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6767709
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,542 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6777888
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,590 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6773768
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,480 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6767323
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,705 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6700890
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,791 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6722308
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,906 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6779360
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,731 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6737458
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,616 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6746580
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,878 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6760957
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$550,000
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,614 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6752633
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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