 fell much more than anticipated in May, down to 619,000. This is the lowest level in six months and represents a drop over the last year of 16.5%. Now, despite this drop, housing prices continue to move higher. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index rose over 7% for the year ended April, easing a little from March, but above forecasts of 6.9%. San Diego, New York, and Chicago saw the highest gains.