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Case-Shiller/FHFA House Prices (Apr.)

House prices rose in April by the fastest pace in close to a year, reflecting constraints to supply as high mortgage rates have discouraged existing homeowners from moving. Although prices have shown resilience in recent months, the 30-year low in mortgage applications for house purchase in May, combined with an upcoming recession, lead us to expect further falls in house prices this year.

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