Home value growth has risen to levels not seen since 2005 due to a combination of strong demand and tight inventories, Zillow said in its latest Real Estate Market Report. Rent appreciation, meanwhile, is steaming ahead in many Midwest and Sun Belt cities while declining in major coastal metros. The high-demand market also meant more
6 Factors That Can Positively or Negatively Affect Your Home Value
April 30, 2020 by
Homeowners often search for smart ways to increase the value of their houses without breaking the bank. From maintaining gardens to adding energy-efficient appliances, various factors can add value to your property. On the flip side, there are a few factors that can decrease the value of your house. Damaged moldings or water leaks in
Zillow forecasts home value growth to increase
February 24, 2020 by
Annual U.S. home value growth slowed for the 21st consecutive month in January, but you have to squint to spot the difference this time around. When paired with inventory that is hovering near record lows, the nearly two-year slowdown in the housing market may be coming to an end right as home shopping season kicks
U.S. home value growth stalls as market stabilizes
December 27, 2019 by
Annual home value growth has reached its lowest point since January 2013 as the housing market continues its return to historic norms after a red-hot 2017 and 2018. The typical U.S. home value grew 3.8% to $243,225, according to the November Zillow Real Estate Market Report. Annual home value growth has now slowed in each
Zillow: Home values see only modest growth
September 20, 2019 by
Home value growth returned to a steady pace in August after a slowdown in the first half of the year, according to the Zillow’s latest Real Estate Market Report. Quarter-over-quarter growth reached an annualized rate of 3.4%, up from 0.4% in May. The median U.S. home is now worth $229,600, up 4.9% from last August,
