U.S. Home Prices Miss Expectations With 5.4% Gain

The video tutorial discusses the Case Shiller 20-city home price index, highlighting a recent 5.38% increase, which is slightly below the expected 5.5%. The presenter uses Bloomberg to graph the data over five years, showing higher price gains in 2013 and a stabilization around 5% in 2015 and 2016. The current year-over-year growth is noted at 5.4%.

What is the recent percentage increase in the Case Shiller 20 City Home Price Index?

• 6.0%

• 4.8%

• 5.5%

• 5.38%

How did the home price gains in 2013 compare to those in 2015 and 2016?

• They were higher in 2013.

• They were unpredictable in 2013.

• They were lower in 2013.

• They were the same in 2013.

What was the general trend in home price gains over the last five years?

• Constantly increasing

• Initially high, then stabilizing around 5%

• Fluctuating without a clear trend

• Consistently decreasing

What is the year-over-year percentage increase in the S&P Case Shiller 20 City Home Price Index?

• 5.4%

• 6.2%

• 5.0%

• 4.5%

Which years saw the home price gains settle at about 5%?

• 2013 and 2014

• 2017 and 2018

• 2019 and 2020

• 2015 and 2016