S&P Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in July

brick-houseHome prices dipped slightly in July according to the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index. Year-over-year, home price growth dipped to 5.00 percent from June’s reading of 5.10 percent. The Pacific Northwest led the nation in home price appreciation. Portland, Oregon had the highest year-over-year home price growth with a rate of 12.40 percent. Seattle, Washington posted year-over-year home price growth of 11.20 percent. Denver, Colorado was third with a year-over-year home price growth rate of 9.40 percent.

Home prices in San Francisco, California slowed; year-over-year, home prices grew by 6.00 percent in contrast to home price growth topping the 20-city index in recent months. Analysts observed that cooling home prices in San Francisco could represent the end of the area’s housing bubble.

Year-over-year home price growth was lowest in New York, New York with a reading of 1.70 percent. Washington, D.C. posted a year-over-year reading of 2.00 percent; Cleveland, Ohio posted a year-over-year home price growth rate of 2.50 percent.

MonthtoMonth Home Price Growth Provides Surprises

The largest month-to-month gains in home prices were posted by Portland, Oregon at 1.20 percent, Denver, Colorado with a reading of 0.90 percent and Detroit, Michigan with a July reading of 0.80 percent. While year-over-year home price growth readings are less volatile than month-to-month readings, signs of increasing home values in cities with depressed home price growth rates are a positive sign.

On the other hand, San Francisco, California posted a flat reading for month-to-month growth after recently topping year-over-year readings in the 20-City Home Price Index. With skyrocketing prices and limited inventories of available homes, it appears that San Francisco home prices may have reached their upward limit.

David M. Blitzer, Managing Director and Chair of the S&P Index Committee, said that July’s readings indicate further improvement of the economy and housing markets. This progress could prove difficult to sustain as house prices continue to outpace wages and rising home prices continue to sideline first-time buyers. Slim supplies of homes for sale are creating higher-than-average demand for homes that fuels rapidly rising home prices. This further complicates home purchase options for home buyers who compete with investors and others who are able to meet or exceed asking prices and purchase homes with cash.

Home buyers requiring mortgages have been supported by relatively low mortgage rates, but strict mortgage credit standards continue to provide obstacles for credit-challenged buyers. Financial institutions continue to take a conservative stance on mortgage lending after sustaining severe losses and government ridicule in the wake of the Great Recession.

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15685 W Mackenzie Drive Goodyear, AZ 85395

$508,000
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,654 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6692050
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$507,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,500 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6693439
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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35079 N Lead Way San Tan Valley, AZ 85144

$507,995 - 3Br/3Ba -  for Sale in The Preserve San Tan - Unit 2b, San Tan Valley
Open House
$507,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,331 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6686636
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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7775 N 57th Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301

$507,990
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,354 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6680214
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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2511 W Queen Creek Road Chandler, AZ 85248

$507,500
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,346 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6693596
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
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18458 W Villa Hermosa Lane Surprise, AZ 85387

$507,367
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,045 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6649790
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$506,850
1 Bed
1 Bath
810 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6632517
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
OWN FLAGSTAFF - DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! This 1-Bedroom Condo has a covered patio's, and is Move-in-ready! This 5-story community was tastefully designed to accentuate the views off each deck of the 32 luxury units! Living the high life at 7000' feet is a breeze at The Views at Butler, just a step from Northern Arizona University & the nightlife in downtown. Watch the sunset reflect off the San Francisco Peaks while BBQ'ing on the oversized Roof-Top View Deck & lounge area. Convenience & ease are built into the community w key fob elevator, a trash shoot on every level & standard A/C. Beyond the aesthetic & downtown life vibe! Location, Convenience, Views & Community. It's the perfect home for you!

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$506,696
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,465 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6695968
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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10842 W Grant Street Avondale, AZ 85323

$506,344
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,090 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6694065
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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15926 W Bronco Trail Surprise, AZ 85387

$505,990 - 4Br/3Ba -  for Sale in Mason Ranch Ii, Surprise
New
$505,990
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,434 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6703963
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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9726 W Albeniz Place Tolleson, AZ 85353

$505,990
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,131 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6701782
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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89 E Palomino Drive Gilbert, AZ 85296

$505,900
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,776 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6694699
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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