I am a reporter for a nationally syndicated real estate section published weekly in newspapers across the country. I’m looking to interview real estate agents, brokers, lenders, property attorneys, builders, and other housing experts for the following article, each with an August 13 deadline:

HOME PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE, BUT AT A LOWER RATE: The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index posted a 9.3% annual increase in its May reading, down from the 10.8% rate in April (view details at tinyurl.com/lcm3dmd). The rate of increase was as high as 13.7% in November before slowing every month since. The good news for homeowners is that the index has now been up every month over the last two years -- after posting drops almost every month over the previous five years. This story would examine why home prices continue to rise, but why the pace is slowing a bit, and what this news means to buyers and sellers. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to for this story. Please e-mail me back your interest, availability and phone number. My deadline is noon central time, Wednesday, Aug. 13.



1. How do you interpret the findings of this most recent S&P/Case-Shiller home price index report?

2. Why, in your opinion, are home prices continuing to rise, but at a slower pace?

3. What does this news mean for buyers, sellers, and homeowners?

4. Is this a bad sign that the housing recovery is slowing down? Or should the S&P/Case-Shiller data be taken with a grain of salt? Why?

5. What is your prediction: Will this trend indicated by S&P/Case-Shiller continue, or will it change soon and why?

6. Any other thoughts, tips, suggestions on this topic that I failed to ask about?

7. What is your full name, title, company, and location where you are based?