1.Home price increases continue at slower pace
“Home prices continued to rise this spring, but the pace of increase has slowed since late last year.”
2.U.S. home prices down in May, but consumer confidence strong
“U.S. single-family home prices fell unexpectedly in May, declining for the first time in more than two years in the latest signal of the wobbly state of the housing market.”
3.Consumer Confidence in U.S. Jumps to Highest Since 2007
“Confidence among consumers soared in July to an almost seven-year high as increased employment opportunities led to brighter views of the U.S. economy. ”
4.U.S. home prices rise 1.1% in May amid signs of waning pressure
“U.S. house prices rose 1.1% in May, according to the Case-Shiller 20-city composite index released Tuesday, with every city showing gains.”
5.What’s to come for housing
“Keith Banks, U.S. Trust President, discusses his outlook for the housing industry. Robert Reffkin, Urban Compass founder & CEO, and the FMHR traders, provide perspective. ”
6.U.S. economic confidence plunges
“Americans are losing confidence in the economy, according to the latest Gallup U.S. Economic Confidence Index, which dropped six points last week to a -21.”
7.Home price gains continue to slow down
“U.S. home prices rose in May from a year earlier at the weakest pace in 15 months as sales remain modest in the spring buying season. ”