Thursday, May 24, 2012

South Florida Home Prices Increase in March 2012: Homes For Sale: Homes For Rent

The Zillow Home Value Index showed a 1.1% price increase for homes in the South Florida area in March 2012 over March 2011. The Case-Shiller Housing Index showed a 0.8% year-over-year increase in February 2012. Zillow believe the South Florida home market is at price levels last seen in 2002.

Zillow predicts a 5.6% year-over-year increase for home prices next year for the South Florida market. Zillow points to the 19.8% increase in Bal Harbour, 14.1% increase in Bay Harbor Islands and 13.5% increase in Sunny Isles Beach.

Zillow says that about 50% of recent sales were distressed (i.e., foreclosures and short sales), which is down from 60% a year ago. The company believes distressed sales make up about 10% of overall sales in a "normal" real estate market.

I think the Zillow estimate of almost 6.0% year-over-year growth in the South Florida market for next year is ambitious. I expect to see home prices stabilize in South Florida during 2H:12 on a year-over-year basis. I think the upper-end of the range for South Florida home price appreciation in 2013 over 2012 is about 3.0%. A lot will depend on the upcoming US presidential election, the job market and lending practices, in my view.

As a local Relator, I am aware of the trends in the US market as well as in many of the communities in which I specialize. If you are thinking of selling or buying a home, please feel free text me or call me at 561-247-3550.

For free home searches, please text me your name, e-mail address and phone number or visit my Web-site at http://homes.MYsouthFLrealestate.com

Michael Friedman
Realtor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)
Member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate
Lang Realty
561-247-3550
http://MYsouthFLrealestate.com

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