Between April of 2006 and April of 2011, the median home price fell 27.6%. However, the median price rebounded 19.7% over the subsequent two years. While many formerly underwater homeowners are just now getting their first shot at taking advantage … [Read more...]
94 Percent of REALTORS® Expect Home Prices to Increase in Next 12 Months
With strong buyer demand and tight inventory, REALTORS® were generally upbeat about price trends in the coming months. Approximately 94 percent of REALTORS® who responded to the March REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) Survey expected constant or … [Read more...]
Eighty-three Percent of REALTORS® Report Constant to Rising Prices
With strong buyer demand and tight inventory, 83 percent of REALTORS® reported constant or rising prices in the February REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) Survey. The survey also showed that among the respondents: – About 16 percent reported a … [Read more...]
Demand for Properties Continued to Expand Faster than Supply
Buyer demand for residential homes continued to outpace supply in February. The Buyer Traffic Index rose to 64 while the Seller Traffic Index essentially stayed at 39 based on information in the February REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI) Survey. In … [Read more...]
FHFA Monthly House Price Index
In each Economic Update, the Research staff analyzes recently released economic indicators and addresses what these indicators mean for REALTORS® and their clients. Today’s second update discusses the FHFA monthly house price index. Home prices … [Read more...]
REALTORS® Expect All States to Post Price Gains in Next 12 Months
Based on responses to the November 2012 REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey, all states are expected to see home price increases in the next 12 months. The graph below shows the median expected price change for the next 12 months. The states are … [Read more...]