Did the Value of Your Home Change Last Month?

It's completely natural for homeowners to feel curious about their property values for a multitude of reasons—perhaps you're contemplating selling, considering refinancing, or simply wondering how much your home has appreciated since your purchase. Just enter your address below   Whatever your motivation, Pam Boyle & Associates is here to offer you a far more precise and objective market analysis than online estimates (i.e. Zillow).  While these online valuations can serve as a useful starting point, they often fail to capture the unique characteristics of your home, such as its condition, upgrades, and other critical factors that can significantly impact its true value.  I can relate to this firsthand; I was surprised to discover that my own home's square footage was inaccurately represented on several automated valuation sites!   If you're ready to gain a clearer understanding of your property's worth, don’t hesitate to reach out for a comprehensi...

Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents.

Do any of you have rental properties?  Is it worth the effort ... repairs, tenants, etc? 


By:  Pam Boyle & Associates


Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents. | MyKCM

Much has been written about how residential real estate values have increased since the housing market started its recovery in 2012. However, little has been shared about what has taken place with residential rental prices. Let’s shed a little light on this subject.
In the most recent Apartment Rent ReportRentCafe explains how rents have continued to increase over the last twelve months because of a large demand and a limited supply.
 “Continued interest in rental apartments and slowing construction keeps the national average rent on a strong upward trend.”
Zillow, in its latest Rent Index, agreed that rents are continuing on an “upward trend” across most of the country, and that the trend is accelerating:
“The median U.S. rent grew 2% year-over-year, to $1,595 per month. National rent growth is faster than a year ago, and while 46 of the 50 largest markets are showing deceleration in annual home value growth, annual rent growth is accelerating in 41 of the largest 50 markets.”
The Zillow report went on to detail rent increases since the beginning of the housing market recovery in 2012. Here is a graph showing the increases:Think Prices Have Skyrocketed? Look at Rents. | MyKCM

Bottom Line

It is true that home prices have risen over the past seven years, increasing the cost of owning a home. However, the cost of renting a home has also increased over that same time period.

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