U.S. house price growth slows in March due to rising mortgage rates

Posted on June 3, 2024   |  

U.S. home prices increased by 0.1% in March, following a 1.2% rise in February.

Compared to last year, home prices grew by 6.7% in March, down from a 7.1% rise in February.

Sales of existing homes dropped in March as the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage neared 7%.

The limited housing inventory is expected to keep prices elevated despite fewer sales.

Home prices rose by 6.6% between the first quarter of this year and the same period in 2023.

Compared to the fourth quarter of last year, home prices saw a 1.1% increase.