{"id":1887,"date":"2015-03-04T16:26:48","date_gmt":"2015-03-04T20:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=1887"},"modified":"2019-07-06T07:33:30","modified_gmt":"2019-07-06T11:33:30","slug":"how-to-price-your-home-in-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/04\/how-to-price-your-home-in-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"How to price your home in 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In case you haven\u2019t been following along closely, the March 3<\/a>rd<\/a><\/sup> release of CoreLogic\u2019s Home Price Index<\/a> (corelogic.com) indicated that nationwide home prices increased 5.7% during January compared to the same period last year; and there was a 1.1% increase during January compared to December. And believe it or not, CoreLogic stated that nationwide home prices including distressed sales are only 12.7% below the peak; and only 8.6% below peak if you exclude distressed sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, national home price data are an average of regions that vary economically, reflected in their respective housing market. CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Frank Nothaft stated, \u201cHouse price appreciation has generally been stronger in the western half of the nation and weakest in the mid-Atlantic and northeast states\u2026In part, these trends reflect the strength of regional economies. Colorado and Texas have had stronger job creation and have seen 8 to 9 percent price gains over the past 12 months in our combined indexes. In contrast, values were flat or down in Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland in our overall index, including distressed sales.<\/em>\u201d The only 2 states that realized negative price appreciation year over year (including distressed sales) during January were Maryland and Connecticut, where home prices appreciated (\u20130.3%) and (-0.6%) respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you include distressed sales, Maryland\u2019s January home prices appreciated (\u20130.3%) year over year, (-0.1%) month over month, and is (-25.3%) from the peak. Regional differences<\/a>, of course, exist: DC home prices including distressed sales appreciated 3.3.% year over year, (-0.4%) month over month, and is only (-1.4%) from the peak; Virginia home prices appreciated 1.4% year over year, (-0.2%) month over month, and is (-15.6%) from the peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The CoreLogic HPI Forecast projects nationwide home prices, including distressed sales, to appreciate 0.4% from January to February, with an annual appreciation of 5.3%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CoreLogic expects consistent home price appreciation through 2015 and into 2016, due in part to a current shortage in housing inventory. Anand Nallathambi, president and CEO of CoreLogic, stated that \u201cMany homeowners have taken advantage of low rates to refinance their homes, and until we see sustained increases in income levels and employment they could be hunkered down so supplies may remain tight. Demand has picked up as low mortgage rates and the cut in the FHA annual insurance premium reduce monthly payments for prospective homebuyers<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors\u00ae (gcaar.com) January Montgomery County single family home statistics<\/a>, home inventory and home buyer activity increased compared to last January. Although total housing inventory increased 26.5% year over year, contracts (pending sales) increased 16.6%, and settlements (sales) increased 4.8%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering how these statistics might affect your sale, you\u2019re not alone; many home sellers are trying to shape a sensible marketing plan<\/a> this spring, which includes deciding on a listing price. Consider that although listing inventory is currently relatively low, it is likely to spike within the next two months adding competition to a market competing for discerning home buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical home buyers have been increasingly demanding value; besides looking for a \u201cturnkey\u201d (updated and ready to move in) home, they have also been sensitive to home prices. Since cash buyers are not as prevalent as they were two years ago, and many buyers are concerned about their monthly obligations and budgets; pricing your home correctly<\/a> will be more important this year than it has in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Dan Krell
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Disclaimer<\/a>. This article is not intended to provide nor should it be relied upon for legal and financial advice. Readers should not rely solely on the information contained herein, as it does not purport to be comprehensive or render specific advice. Readers should consult with an attorney regarding local real estate laws and customs as they vary by state and jurisdiction. Using this article without permission is a violation of copyright laws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In case you haven\u2019t been following along closely, the March 3rd release of CoreLogic\u2019s Home Price Index (corelogic.com) indicated that nationwide home prices increased 5.7% during January compared to the same period last year; and there was a 1.1% increase during January compared to December. And believe it or not, CoreLogic stated that nationwide home … <\/p>\n

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