home prices: Case-Shiller: December Home Prices Highest in More Than Two Years
- 03/03/17 03:43 AM
December home prices continued to rise per December readings for Case-Shiller’s National and 20-City Home Price Indices. On average, national home prices increased by 5,80 percent year-over-year and exceeded November’s year-over-year reading of 5.60 percent. The 20 City Index, which analysts follow more closely than the National Home Price Index, posted a year-over-year gain of 5.60 percent in December, which exceeded an expected reading of 5.40 percent and November’s year-over-year reading of 5.20 percent growth. Continue here: Case-Shiller: December Home Prices Highest in More Than Two Years … (1 comments)
home prices: Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue to Outpace Inflation
- 08/26/15 01:34 PM
Denver, Colorado continues to woo homebuyers as home prices rose by 10.20 percent as of June according to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index. The Mile-High City was the only city included in the index that posted double-digit year-over-year growth in June. San Francisco, California posted a 9.50 percent year-over-year gain in home prices and Dallas, Texas rounds out the top three cities posting highest year-over-year home price growth with a reading of 8.20 percent. Continue here: Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue to Outpace Inflation
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home prices: The 7 Most Unaffordable Cities for Real Estate in the USA (And 3 Affordable Gems!)
- 07/17/14 11:16 AM
As prices continue to rise across the board with everything from food to gas, it’s no wonder that real estate prices are high in many cities across the USA. While this is the case for a large number of cities, there are also certain areas in which prices are decidedly low. Here’s a small look at the most affordable and unaffordable cities within America.
The Seven Most Unaffordable Cities Oakland, CA – Though Los Angeles and San Francisco are 2 California cities that may first come to mind, Oakland is also highly expensive when it comes to real estate, … (1 comments)
home prices: Which Additions Really Add Value To Your Home?
- 10/14/13 04:11 AM
When you own a home, there are additions that you can make to the property that will improve the value of your home. For example, a newly renovated kitchen or bathroom is a popular choice that will really make the home more desirable to buyers. Also, adding storage space or a well-thought-out family room or other practical space can be a very good investment that will bring up the home’s value. However, there are other projects that are not really worth your time or money and will allow very little opportunity to recover your costs when it is time to sell … (1 comments)
home prices: Quick Tips To Beat Out Cash Buyers
- 09/20/13 05:21 PM
You’ve been searching for the perfect home for quite a while, and finally, you’ve found it! You get all of your finances in order and place an offer on the house. However, you’re not the only one that loves the home, because there are multiple offers — and one of them is cash. Cash buyers are seen as desirable because they’re almost always a guaranteed quick close. They don’t have to borrow money from a bank therefore won’t have any financing hang-ups, which is where a large portion of offers fall through. Don’t worry; not all hope is lost. Follow the … (1 comments)
home prices: Existing Home Sales Report Shows Highest New Home Inventory Since January 2012
- 08/27/13 09:35 PM
The National Association of REALTORS reported that existing home sales for July came in at 5.39 million on a seasonally adjusted annual basis. July’s reading exceeded both expectations of 5.21 million existing homes sold and June’s reading of 5.06 million homes sold. This suggests good news for home buyers who’ve been constrained by limited supplies of homes for sale. As home prices continue increasing in many areas, more homeowners are likely to list their homes for sale. Existing home sales for July rose by 6.80 percent year-over-year.
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home prices: Existing Home Sales: Second Highest Level Since 2009
- 07/25/13 07:00 AM
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, national sales of existing homes in June came in at 5.08 million. June’s reading was reported to be the second highest since November of 2009; this should calm concerns about a lapsing recovery in housing markets. Summer typically produces the highest prices for existing homes sold, as families seeking larger homes frequently move during summer months. To learn more about Home Sales levels visit Existing Home Sales: Second Highest Level Since 2009
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home prices: Home Prices Record Highest Monthly Gains Since Case Shiller Index Inception
- 06/26/13 09:29 PM
The S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices for April indicate that the housing recovery gained ground. In April 2013 average home prices tracked in the Case-Shiller 10 and 20-city Composites increased by 11.60 and 12.10 percent year-over-year. On a month-to-month basis, the Composites increased by 2.60 and 2.50 percent respectively. According to David M. Blitzer, Chairman of the S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Index Committee, the 10-and 20- City Composites experienced their largest month- to- month gains since their inception: “Thirteen cities posted month- to-month gains of two percent or more, with San Francisco leading with a month-to-month gain of 4.90 percent.” Read … (0 comments)
home prices: Case-Shiller Shows Uneven Recovery For U.S. Housing
- 04/21/13 12:55 AM
Recent data suggests that the U.S. housing market is in recovery. However, the data also shows this to be an uneven recovery. According to the monthly S&P/Case-Shiller Index, for example, home values rose in three of 20 tracked markets between December 2011 and January 2012. 17 tracked markets showed home prices still in decline. It’s easy to point to the Case-Shiller Index as evidence that the housing market in Florida has yet to bottom, but we have to consider the Case-Shiller Index’s shortcomings — specifically in a recovering economy. Read more at Case-Shiller Shows Uneven Recovery For U.S. Housing … (0 comments)
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December home prices continued to rise per December readings for Case-Shiller’s National and 20-City Home Price Indices. On average, national home prices increased by 5,80 percent year-over-year and exceeded November’s year-over-year reading of 5.60 percent. The 20 City Index, which analysts follow more closely than the National Home Price Index, posted a year-over-year gain of 5.60 percent in December, which exceeded an expected reading of 5.40 percent and November’s year-over-year reading of 5.20 percent growth. Continue here: Case-Shiller: December Home Prices Highest in More Than Two Years
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