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Oakland’s Housing Slump Splits the City Into Winners and Losers
real-estate15 days ago

Oakland’s Housing Slump Splits the City Into Winners and Losers

Oakland’s typical home value was about $716,000 in March, down 8–9% year over year (roughly 11.4% in inflation-adjusted terms) and about 28% below the 2022 peak, with a split market: Rockridge and Claremont-Elmwood still see bidding activity, while downtown has double‑digit declines. Higher mortgage costs and condo fees keep affordability tight, with a mid-priced Oakland home costing around $3,680/month with 20% down, pushing buyers to wait out the market. National spring trends hint slight gains, but Oakland’s outcome will hinge on days-on-market, inventory changes, and rate movements, likely preserving a city divided between brisk neighborhoods and those needing sharper price adjustments.

via Hoodline|
#home-values#housing-market#micro-markets
Denver Records Nation’s Fastest Home-Value Decline, Overtaking Tampa
business28 days ago

Denver Records Nation’s Fastest Home-Value Decline, Overtaking Tampa

Denver posts the steepest year-over-year drop in major-metro home values in February (-2.2%), surpassing Tampa (-2.1%), as the Case-Shiller index shows widening weakness beyond the Sun Belt; nationally, single-family prices rose 0.7% YoY but cooled from January, with Seattle and Portland down while Chicago, New York, and Cleveland still show gains, indicating a fragmented nationwide housing slowdown.

via Realtor.com|
#business#case-shiller#denver
"Rising Home Values: More U.S. Cities Join the Million-Dollar Club"
real-estate2 years ago

"Rising Home Values: More U.S. Cities Join the Million-Dollar Club"

Several once-modest California towns, including Placentia, Orange, Tustin, Bonita, Cerritos, and San Gabriel, have seen their median home values surpass $1 million due to rising housing prices and limited supply. Residents attribute the increase to factors such as limited undeveloped land, family-owned homes, and restrictions on new construction. Despite affordability challenges and traffic issues, these cities continue to attract residents due to their charm, diversity, and proximity to job centers, contributing to the ongoing surge in home values.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#home-values#housing-market
"Record Number of U.S. Cities Join the Million-Dollar Home Club"
real-estate2 years ago

"Record Number of U.S. Cities Join the Million-Dollar Home Club"

The U.S. has seen a surge in the number of "million-dollar" cities, with 550 cities now having a median home value of over $1 million, up from 491 the previous year. California leads with 210 such cities, followed by New York and New Jersey. Limited housing inventory continues to drive up home values, with experts predicting that prices will remain elevated this spring. However, the housing market faces challenges such as rising mortgage rates, which have reached a five-week high, and are expected to hover between 6.6% and 7% until inflation shows convincing progress. Despite expectations of a decrease in mortgage rates later in the year, forecasts suggest that the average rate for a 30-year home loan will stay above 6%.

via The Hill|
#affordability#home-values#housing-market
"Manhattan's Decline: 9 Neighborhoods Drop from Top 100 Ritziest ZIP Codes List"
real-estate2 years ago

"Manhattan's Decline: 9 Neighborhoods Drop from Top 100 Ritziest ZIP Codes List"

Manhattan's ritziest ZIP codes are seeing home values plummet, with only three NYC locales making it to Zillow's list of the 100 most expensive ZIP codes in the country, down from 12 in 2019. Factors such as the pandemic-induced exodus, high taxes, surging crime, and homelessness are contributing to the decline. Meanwhile, luxury realtors are hopeful for a rebound, and Long Island locales have made the Top 100, with Atherton, CA's 94027 ZIP code remaining the most expensive.

via New York Post |
#home-values#manhattan#new-york-city
"Record Number of U.S. Cities Hit Million-Dollar Home Prices, Zillow Reports"
real-estate2 years ago

"Record Number of U.S. Cities Hit Million-Dollar Home Prices, Zillow Reports"

According to a new report from Zillow, Brentwood, Arrington, and College Grove in Tennessee have been identified as "million-dollar cities" due to rising home values, with typical prices ranging from $1,108,393 to $1,235,915. The supply shortage has led to increased competition for home-buying, resulting in a 2.5% increase in Brentwood's home prices compared to last year. These three cities join the list of 550 such cities in the U.S., with California leading the count at 210, followed by New York and New Jersey.

via WKRN News 2|
#home-values#million-dollar-cities#real-estate
"Assessing Climate Risks for Baton Rouge Homes: What Buyers and Sellers Should Consider"
real-estate2 years ago

"Assessing Climate Risks for Baton Rouge Homes: What Buyers and Sellers Should Consider"

Research from Realtor.com reveals that Baton Rouge-area homes have a high potential for climate risks, with 100% of the homes in the market at risk for severe or extreme heat and wind damage, and a market value of $64.7 billion. New Orleans-area homes also face similar risks, with a market value of $106.8 billion. The climate risk factor scores, provided by Realtor.com in collaboration with First Street, highlight the increasing connection between climate risk and financial risk in the real estate market.

via Greater Baton Rouge Business Report|
#baton-rouge#climate-change#climate-risks
"Analyzing the Most Expensive Housing Markets in the US: A California Perspective"
real-estate2 years ago

"Analyzing the Most Expensive Housing Markets in the US: A California Perspective"

California is home to some of the most expensive housing markets in the U.S., with the median monthly mortgage cost at $2,673. The increasing cost of living, including housing, health care, taxes, food, and transportation, has led 4 in 10 Californians to consider moving out of state. The state's housing market is characterized by high demand and low supply, with 64% of its counties having median home values above the national median. The National Association of Realtors analyzed data from the American Community Survey to provide insights into median housing prices across the U.S.

via USA TODAY|
#american-community-survey#california#cost-of-living
"U.S. Housing Market Surges by $2 Trillion, Impacting Homebuyers and Owners"
real-estate2 years ago

"U.S. Housing Market Surges by $2 Trillion, Impacting Homebuyers and Owners"

The national housing market has grown to $47.5 trillion, with a $2.4 trillion increase over the last year, driven by the allure of remote work. Affordable metropolitan areas saw the largest jumps in home values, while pricey metros and pandemic boomtowns experienced declines. Suburbs saw a 5.6% increase in home values to about $29 trillion, while urban areas saw a 3.6% increase and rural areas saw a 6.3% increase. Homeowners are holding onto their properties due to low mortgage rates, leading to a limited supply of homes for sale and propping up values. Prospective buyers are facing affordability challenges, but mortgage rates are expected to decline in the future.

via Fortune|
#home-values#housing-market#real-estate
Norfolk Southern's Compensation Plan for Homeowners Affected by Train Derailment
business2 years ago

Norfolk Southern's Compensation Plan for Homeowners Affected by Train Derailment

Norfolk Southern has announced a new program to compensate East Palestine residents for lost home values following a train derailment in February. The program will pay homeowners the difference between the appraised market value of their homes and the sale price, but accepting compensation through the program will require homeowners to forego property damage claims from lawsuits against the railroad. The details of the program are still tentative as negotiations continue with the Ohio Attorney General's office to create a long-term fund for compensation. Critics argue that the railroad should prioritize addressing health concerns rather than economic recovery.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
#business#compensation#derailment
Navigating the Contrasting Housing Markets: Rising Prices, Declining Demand
real-estate2 years ago

Navigating the Contrasting Housing Markets: Rising Prices, Declining Demand

The housing market in the United States is experiencing a divergence, with higher-end homes seeing price declines while starter homes remain relatively unaffected. This trend is driven by the increasing unaffordability of higher-priced homes, leading buyers to focus on smaller and lower-priced properties. Move-up buyers are also choosing to stay in their current homes, reducing demand in the upper price tier and decreasing supply in the lower price tier. Lower-priced homes have consistently outperformed higher-end homes, with many markets setting all-time highs for affordable housing options. This shift has also led to investors redirecting their focus to more affordable markets.

via Fortune|
#affordability#home-values#housing-market
"US Housing Market Bounces Back, Reaching Record $47 Trillion Value Despite Mortgage Rate Surge"
real-estate2 years ago

"US Housing Market Bounces Back, Reaching Record $47 Trillion Value Despite Mortgage Rate Surge"

The total value of U.S. homes reached a record $47 trillion in June, surpassing the previous high set a year earlier, as a shortage of homes for sale boosted housing values. Affordable markets like Little Rock and Milwaukee saw the biggest increases in value, while expensive West Coast metros and pandemic boomtowns experienced significant declines. Millennials now hold more home value than the Silent Generation, but they have also lost home equity. Luxury homes are losing value, while homes in the $250,000 to $750,000 range are gaining. Asian homeowners were disproportionately affected by the drop in home values, particularly in the West Coast. The suburbs and rural areas held up better in terms of home values compared to urban areas.

via Redfin News |
#home-values#millennials#real-estate
"The South's Housing Market Heats Up: Top 5 Hottest Metros Revealed"
real-estate3 years ago

"The South's Housing Market Heats Up: Top 5 Hottest Metros Revealed"

The Southern states of the US are topping the housing index due to strong fundamentals such as wage and job growth, affordability, and population growth. Gainesville, Georgia tops the index with an annual home value appreciation of 21%. The Southeastern US claims all ten of the hottest housing markets, with Florida claiming four. These areas remain relatively affordable and are attracting people and businesses, making them 'up and coming' in comparison to larger, unaffordable metro areas.

via USA TODAY|
#affordability#home-values#housing-market