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The S&P CoreLogic index fell on both a monthly and yearly basis. Click through to see the research and commentary from Craig J. Lazzara, Managing Director at S&P DJI.

Rapidly rising rates and inflation rates last seen 40 years ago pushed more away from the housing market in August, as S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller reported continued declines in nationwide price gains.

According to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller home prices experienced a near 16% annual gain in July, a total that slid 2.3% month-over-month, as the Fed continues to take action to remedy the nation’s economy.

In the month of June, housing markets in the Western U.S. began to show signs of slowing, as S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller data found a 1.9% overall month-over-month slide in the price of houses across the U.S.

CoreLogic S&P Case-Shiller Index reports higher mortgage rates and recessionary concerns are taking a toll on buyer demand, as growth eased slightly in May from the pace of the prior two months.

Homebuying reached new highs in March, as buyers clamored to lock in rates and close deals prior to a spike in mortgage rates amid inflationary concerns.

Home prices nationwide rose nearly 20% in February, as buyers tried to get ahead of anticipated rate hikes, led by markets in the South and Southeast.

The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Report shows annual home price gains in January of nearly 20%, marking the fourth-largest reading in 35 years.

More Americans are seeking homes in a market where short supply continues to be tagged with high ticket prices as potential buyers migrate from urban apartments to suburban homes.

For the fourth consecutive month, the growth rate of housing prices in July set a record, continuing a trend of 14 successive months of gains