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Real Estate Market Report

October 1, 2012 by Marco Santarelli

After nine consecutive months of appreciation, August was the first month where home values decreased by 0.1% to $152,100, according to Zillow.

2012 has seen a turnaround in the housing market with sustained appreciation that, at times, has been very strong.  As we progress through the latter half of this year, we expect home values to see more volatility characterized by months of home value declines mixed with months of appreciation.

Overall, the positive trend will hold as evidenced by home values being up by 1.7% in August 2012 on a year-over-year basis.  Rents continued to rise in August, appreciating by 0.2% from July to August.  On an annual basis, rents across the nation are up by 5.9%, indicating that demand, fueled by elevated foreclosure levels, is still outpacing investor-driven increases in rental property supply.

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Filed Under: Economy, Foreclosures, Housing Market, Real Estate Investing Tagged With: Appreciation, Foreclosures, Home Values, Housing Market, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Market, rental market, US economy

What Can Foreign Investors Teach Us About Our Own Country?

November 7, 2011 by Marco Santarelli

You’ve seen the headlines. The combination of lower prices, increased rents and a weak dollar are drawing investor capital from all around the globe and funneling it into American housing.  According to NAR, foreign investment is US real estate has increased by 20% in the 12 months ending march 2011, totaling $82 billion in just one year. What’s missing in most of these stories is why.

Why are overseas real estate investors, who are standing thousands of miles away with little if any personal experience in US real estate, pouncing on this opportunity? Low prices and great exchange rates don’t explain it. If you hear of a stock that has plummeted, would you buy it based on that fact alone? Or would you want to understand the fundamentals of the company behind the stock. What do they produce? Who are their customers? Why should you believe this investment will pay off, as opposed to seeing the new low price as an accurate reflection of the value of the company? In other words, if it’s a piece of junk, you wouldn’t care how cheap it is.

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Filed Under: Economy, Growth Markets, Housing Market, Real Estate Investing Tagged With: Appreciation, Economy, Housing Market, Housing Market Forecast, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Markets, US economy

2012 Housing Market Forecast

October 25, 2011 by Marco Santarelli

The question most real estate investors often ask is, “Where do I invest now?”

As always, there are local housing markets around the country where homes are affordable, the underlying economy is strong, and appreciation is imminent.  These are markets you should consider for your next long-term real estate investment.

Norada Real Estate Investments tracks the economic conditions and real estate trends of nearly 400 markets across the country.  Because of the dynamic nature of real estate market conditions, we continually monitor and rank the top markets to make it easier for you, as an investor, to concentrate on the areas that will give you the greatest opportunity for success.

While you might be inclined to look for bargains in areas that have seen the largest price corrections in the past, watch out – there is no guarantee that home prices in areas of high speculation will ever rebound to boom levels.

Unlike the stock market, local real estate markets usually move in slow, predictable cycles. Appreciation is not luck or magic. It correlates closely with economic development and population growth in a local market.

If you missed out on Phoenix, Vegas and Florida (or if you rode those waves and know what it's about), download the current issue of our free report.

Download your free copy of the 2012 Housing Market Forecast Today!

Filed Under: Economy, Growth Markets, Housing Market, Real Estate Investing Tagged With: Appreciation, Economy, Housing Market, Housing Market Forecast, Real Estate Investing, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Markets, US economy

The Roots of Appreciation

September 14, 2010 by Marco Santarelli

Even during the Great Depression some people made money. The same holds true today despite one of the toughest economic environments in decades. The key is to understand the roots of appreciation or what causes real estate to go up or down in value. Because all real estate is local, it is entirely possible to purchase a rapidly appreciating property even in a declining industry… in fact, often the property is able to appreciate because of the decline in the industry.

Today we will examine the major elements that cause real estate to appreciate or depreciate in value. Once you understand these simple concepts, it's possible to use each to create your own working checklist when searching for target acquisitions.

  1. The level of motivation for both buyers and sellers. Although the real estate market as a whole is suffering a decline, there is a substantial need for housing for both buyers and sellers. Many sellers need another place to live and buyers are eager to take advantage of a once in a lifetime buying opportunity.
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Filed Under: Economy, Housing Market, Real Estate Investing Tagged With: Appreciating Markets, Appreciation, inflation, Real Estate Investing, Supply and Demand

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