Housing Market Crash Alert: Mark Your Calendars for Dec. 26

Economists may be keeping an eye out for a housing market crash ahead of the release of the crucial upcoming Case-Shiller Home Price Index report, due Dec. 26. In a year filled with ups and downs in the housing market, next week’s report may offer some telling insight into where real estate prices are heading into the new year. So, what do you need to know about next week’s major housing report? Well, next week’s report will highlight prices both nationally and in the 20-city index for October. As such, the report won’t reflect the impact of the recent decline in mortgage rates. Indeed, the report will show how housing prices…