Case-shiller National Home Price Index

The year-over-year rise in home prices was just below the 19.8 percent annual rise in August. (iStock)

Home prices up 20%, but buyers, take heart

Yearly gain smaller than previous month, suggesting growth is flattening

As housing price growth plateaus, Shiller warns buyers of “bumpy” ride

As housing price growth plateaus, Shiller warns buyers of “bumpy” ride

US home prices rose nearly 20% year-over-year in August, same as in July

The national composite is now about 44 percent higher than its previous peak in July 2006 (Getty, Unsplash / Annie Spratt)

All the way up: Home price growth broke record for 4th straight month in July

National home prices shot up 19.7% in July, beating June’s then-record 18.7%