 Emerson President Jay Bernhardt in a statement saying the project marks a pivotal moment in the school's journey toward environmental responsibility and sustainability. And not the best news tonight if you want to buy an affordable home. According to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, home prices rose 6.3% in April compared with the year earlier month. Home prices are now 47% higher than they were in early 2020 with the median sales price five times that of the median household income.