Home prices grew 0.7% y/y

The home price index tracking home sales transactions grew 0.7 percent in August y/y and 0.01 percent on a monthly basis, according to a report by Home Broker and Open Finance. "For the third consecutive month the index has changed only by a fraction and remains at a level of 820-825 points," a statement read. "After a spring boost, when the index exceeded 835 points in May, its value fell slightly in June and has remained stagnant."