Looking to Rent?

Posted June 4, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Highest Monthly Increase in Home Values Since 2006

Zillow issued a release Friday reporting that both national home values and rents rose in the month of April.

According to the April Zillow Real Estate Market Reports, national home values rose 0.7 percent in April to a Zillow Home Value Index of $147,300.  This is the largest monthly increase in home values since January 2006, and it makes April the Second month in a row in which home values climbed up.

Read Full Post

Posted May 14, 2012 by Rogers Healy

Home Prices Rise in Half of U.S.

Prices for single-family homes climbed in half of U.S. cities in the first quarter as real estate markets stabilized.

The median sales price increased from a year ago in 74 of 146 metropolitan areas measured, the National Association of Realtors said in a report today.  In the fourth quarter, only 29 areas had gains.

There are broad shortages of homes in much of the country.  This is good news for sellers who wish to list now, or for those waiting for prices to improve.

 

If you're thinking about listing your home, now is a great time!

 

Read Full Post