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Home prices continue to be bid up in tight markets across the country, ... Eventually, appreciation rates will slow and come down to normal levels when the shortage of homes on the market improves and comes closer into balance, hopefully, by the second half of next year.

There has been huge demand everywhere. These people all need short- and long-term housing.

Although housing supplies rose last month, it wasn't enough to take pressure off of prices gains, which are the strongest we've seen in nearly 25 years. The dynamics of the market underscore the value of housing as a solid long-term investment.

Housing inventory levels improved in July, but they're still quite lean by historic standards.

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