U.S. Home Prices Up… Slightly

Associated PressThe Fourth Monthly Increase in a Row

 The Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller home price index of 20 major cities rose for the fourth month in a row. Another reading of home prices by the Federal Housing Finance Agency held steady from August to September.

A few bullet points from today’s Associated Press article:

  • Analysts expect prices to dip again this winter as foreclosures increase and economic growth remains modest.
  • Home prices are a key ingredient to rebuilding the economy.
  • Homeowners feel wealthier when their property appreciates in value and are more likely to spend money.
  • Rising prices also help millions of homeowners who owe more to the bank than their homes are worth.

(full article here)

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