US Home Prices Climb in May as Supply Remains Tight, Despite High Rates

Home prices in the US continued to rise in May 2024, driven by tight housing supply despite high mortgage rates. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national measure showed a 5.9% annual increase, with New York experiencing the largest gain among 20 cities at 9.4%.

While price growth has slowed slightly from April, the market remains competitive due to limited inventory. The ongoing affordability challenges, combined with interest rates near 7%, are impacting buyer activity and slowing home sales. Future price trends will likely depend on potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and seller behavior.