The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight has issued the report we have all been waiting for...

Utah still leads the nation in home-price appreciation!

Of course, these reports are a little behind the times and I wouldn't expect anyone to believe that homes appreciated at 9.7% for January or February. I'm still sticking to a more modest 2-2.5% (Well below what was predicted!)

(Images from OFHEO's report)

I would suggest that part of the most recent drop in the appreciation rate in Utah is due to the fewer homes selling in the $600,000 + price range due to the increased difficulty and or cost in obtaining mortgages over $417,000.

The good thing is that many people buying homes under $400,000 are still able to get loans with good interest rates. There is also an oversupply of homes on the market right now (in all price ranges) which makes it a better time to buy a home because you have many more choices and a better opportunity to win in negotiations as a Buyer.

If you are thinking about buying a home in the Salt Lake area, make sure you get an agent on YOUR side.

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