Both the FHFA and Case-Shiller reported a rise in annual house price growth in September, as low mortgage interest rates and tight existing home inventory supported values. But inventory is healthier in the new home market, and annual growth in new home sales was close to a seven-year high in October. With mortgage rates set to stay low, new home sales will see further gains over the next couple of years.
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