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U.S. Home Prices Surge 4.5%, Outpacing GDP Growth

4/12/2025

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U.S. home prices increased by 4.5% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024, outpacing GDP growth of 2.5% and inflation at 2.9%.
Connecticut and New Jersey experienced the highest growth at 8.32%, while Mississippi saw a slight decline of 0.15%.
Canadian housing rebounded in 2021 after uncertainty in 2020, but slowed in 2022 due to rising interest rates.
Real estate agents anticipate higher home prices and transactions in 2025, fueled by pent-up demand and market adjustments.

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U.S. home prices increased by 4.5% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024, outpacing GDP growth of 2.5% and inflation at 2.9%.
Connecticut and New Jersey experienced the highest growth at 8.32%, while Mississippi saw a slight decline of 0.15%.
Canadian housing rebounded in 2021 after uncertainty in 2020, but slowed in 2022 due to rising interest rates.
Real estate agents anticipate higher home prices and transactions in 2025, fueled by pent-up demand and market adjustments.