Appreciation Rates Grind to a Halt

Written by: Adiel Gorel
As you may have seen in the media lately, most of the best-appreciating markets have seen a significant slow-down in the appreciation rate. Even more accurately, I get news from our teams in the field that this is the case. You can see it in some of the fastest appreciating markets like Phoenix, and even in Las Vegas (despite […]
Published on December 27, 2013
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As you may have seen in the media lately, most of the best-appreciating markets have seen a significant slow-down in the appreciation rate. Even more accurately, I get news from our teams in the field that this is the case. You can see it in some of the fastest appreciating markets like Phoenix, and even in Las Vegas (despite the upwards pull of the inventory-suffocating SB321 which came into effect on 10/1/2013 and is a very strong pull on home prices).
Many other fast-appreciating markets are also leveling off. California markets and even some Florida markets have eased up some in the past couple of months. One obvious reason is seasonal – this is traditionally the slowest period of any year. However the rising interest rates have been keeping some would-be buyers at bay, and the prices themselves, having become higher – have put other buyers off. Some investors are starting to feel that they missed the boat in places like Phoenix due to the 70% gain it displayed in the past two years.
Well even in Phoenix, after a 70% gain in prices and now on a “respite” from appreciation, the prices are not that much above construction costs. Builders are still struggling to beat the prices of existing homes, and the intrinsic value is excellent. The same holds true in Las Vegas. Florida was already an excellent value (recall we discussed the judicial foreclosure process in FL slowing down market absorption of foreclosed homes, thus damping supply shortages somewhat) and now is poised to produce even better deals. It is not hard to buy a FL property in Jacksonville or Orlando/Tampa for substantially less than construction costs.
For investors, there is good news in what is happening. Our limited “window of opportunity” seems to be extending more. It is an excellent time to pounce on attractive Single Family Homes. We will discuss this and lots of other relevant and important new market data at our 1-Day Expo THIS SATURDAY! We invite you to attend (free for you and associates if you mention this blog – just email us at info@icgre.com)We will also have an OBAMACARE expert to guide us through the maze, and outstanding expert speakers in addition to lenders, and market teams straight from the trenches. 
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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