Seeing Eye to Eye On Values Posted on October 13, 2016 - 08:03 AM by Red Hilton In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices are surging, it is difficult for appraisers to find adequate, comparable sales (similar houses in the neighborhood that closed recently) to defend the selling price when performing the appraisal for the bank. Every month, Quicken Loans measures the disparity between what a homeowner believes their house is worth as compared to an appraiser’s evaluation in their Home Price Perception Index (HPPI). Here is a chart showing that difference for each of the last 12 months. Bottom Line Every house on the market has to be sold twice; once to a prospective buyer and then to the bank (through the bank’s appraisal). With escalating prices, the second sale might be even more difficult than the first. If you are planning on entering the housing market this year, let’s get together to discuss this, and any other obstacle that may arise. Thinking of making a move? Keep us in mind. For all your Real Estate Decisions...think RED! AskForRed.com Comments There are no comments for this post. Be the first to comment! Leave a comment Comment Already have an account? Yes No Email Password Not Required First Name Last Name Email Password Not Required Login and Add Comment