U.S. Home Prices Rise Fastest in 7 Years

U.S. home prices rose by their fastest pace in more than seven years during July, according to an index released Tuesday, though more recent data suggest price gains could soon moderate.

Prices in 20 major U.S. cities increased 12.4% in July compared to the same month last year, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index.

Home-price inflation accelerated sharply over the past year as more buyers have chased a shrinking supply of homes for sale. Fewer properties are selling out of foreclosure and until May, mortgage rates had hovered near record lows, letting buyers qualify for slightly more debt without increasing their monthly payment much.

WSJ

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