The economy, including the real estate market, is getting back on track in Alaska. In Anchorage, the real estate market is showing recent increases in single-family home sales, along with higher sales prices and a lower inventory, which is also contributing to more new construction. Single-family home sales were up 12 percent in November, with… Continue reading 2013 Alaska Housing Market
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2013 Colorado Housing Market
Compared to many states, Colorado endured the bursting of the housing bubble relatively unscathed. The state’s home prices only dropped 9.5 percent from the first quarter of 2007 through the first quarter of 2012, well below the price plummets of most other states. As the market recovers, Colorado will likely find itself in the middle… Continue reading 2013 Colorado Housing Market
2014 New Mexico Housing Market
The New Mexico housing market experienced some rough times in the aftermath of the 2008 recession. But, things appear to be improving now that the second quarter of 2014 ended. Experts claim that the 2014 New Mexico housing market is experiencing a slow uptick. It also experienced some notable improvements along with accolades from experts… Continue reading 2014 New Mexico Housing Market
2014 North Dakota Housing Market
The 2014 North Dakota housing market got off to a great start. That opinion stems from at least one major index released right around the end of the first quarter 2014. However, reports from the local area were indicated that the 2014 North Dakota housing market was still very much a sellers’ market. These reports… Continue reading 2014 North Dakota Housing Market
2014 Idaho Housing Market
The Idaho housing market never did seem to regain momentum following the real estate bubble burst that lead to the recession. However, the first two quarters of 2014 brought on an unexpected trend toward normalization. This normalization is especially apparent in the Boise area. As the data shows, the state experienced the usual seasonal fluctuations… Continue reading 2014 Idaho Housing Market
2014 Montana Housing Market
Like most markets throughout the U.S., the Montana housing market experienced positive growth in 2013. The uptick began as a trickle. But, the market’s steady pace encouraged buyers, sellers, and market analysts alike with a sense of renewed hope. By mid 2013, the number of single family housing units for sale increased by 14.8 percent… Continue reading 2014 Montana Housing Market
2014 Oregon Housing Market
I’m sure you all remember the housing market back in 2010. Home buyer tax credits just expired. A housing market rebound seemed out of reach for most potential buyers and market analysts. Unemployment rates stood high and consumer confidence had plummeted. However, certain states that harbored hope for the future stood out among others. Oregon… Continue reading 2014 Oregon Housing Market
2014 Arizona Housing Market
Arizona’s housing market took a harder hit than most other states during the recession. That fact is no longer news to us. The state is still a good two or three years away from making a full recovery to pre recession economics. Most reports predict a surprisingly stable and balanced 2014 Arizona housing market. By… Continue reading 2014 Arizona Housing Market
Foreclosures Rise 18%
The epidemic of foreclosures is rising, according to newly released figures from RealtyTrac, despite a slight slowdown in activity during the month of May. Year over year foreclosures rose 18%. Foreclosure filings, including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions were reported on 321,480 properties during the month, a decrease of 6% from April. The… Continue reading Foreclosures Rise 18%
2013 New Jersey Housing Market
After years of hovering at record lows, New Jersey’s home prices are poised to increase in 2013. According to an article in The Record (“Appraiser sees NJ home prices rising in 2013, after long slide,” Oct. 26, 2012), New Jersey appraiser Jeffrey Otteau said he expects prices to rise gradually, taking until 2020 to return… Continue reading 2013 New Jersey Housing Market