Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:28:08 GMT
U.S. home prices surge unexpectedly in June
Home prices in biggest U.S. metropolitan areas posted a year-on-year growth rate in June, Standard & Poor's reported on Tuesday. The 20-city Composite Home Price Index advanced 0.5% on year in June, while analysts estimated the index to fall by about 0.3%. The index rose seasonally-adjusted 0.9% on month, after a 1.0% increase in May.