U.S. home prices rose in June, amid inventory squeeze

The numbers: U.S. home prices rose in June, as demand to purchase homes outpaced the supply of for-sale listings.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city house price index rose 0.9% in June, as compared to the previous month. Prices have risen for the fourth month in a row.

Nationally, year-over-year in June house prices were down 1.2%. Home…