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Housing Market Volatility Flashes ‘Early Signs’ Of Recession As New Home Sales Unexpectedly Surge

As prices plunge from record levels, one home builder says it’s “too soon to predict how long or severe” a recession could be.

Case-Shiller Home Prices: ‘Forceful Deceleration’

The national Home Price index reported a 15.8% annual gain in July, down from 18.1% in June – the largest price deceleration in the history of the index.

New-Home Sales Surged 28.8% Higher in Aug.

NAHB credits a short-term decline in mortgage rates (to 5.3%) as a reason for the uptick, as new-home inventory remains at an elevated 8.1-months’ supply.