There appeared to be a renewed sense of urgency in the home market in February as prices increased nationally by 19.8% year over year, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index released this week.

Jeff Taylor, managing director, Mphasis Digital Risk, tells GlobeSt.com that there continues to be a rush to the finish line as home buyers anticipate upcoming rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and push to lock in contracts and rates before the increases begin.