We may see a flattening of the increase, but not much of a drop. The fundamentals remain strong: Employment is robust, and interest rates remain low.
Affordability will keep prices in check, But for as long as rates stay near historic lows and employment remains strong, I think pricing will stay strong. We probably won't see the double-digit gains that we've seen.
Home sales will remain strong because all the fundamentals remain rock solid. Long-term rates are falling, inflation is falling and employment remains strong.