S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index

The S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index measures changes in residential real estate prices across major U.S. cities over time. It tracks the value of existing homes by analyzing sales prices, providing a reliable indicator of the housing market’s health and trends. The index adjusts for factors like location and home type, enabling comparisons across periods. It’s widely used by economists, policymakers, and investors to assess whether home prices are rising, falling, or stable, informing decisions related to housing, mortgages, and economic outlooks.