Thinking of Buying or Selling on Mt. Hood?
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There’s no doubt that today’s housing market is changing, and everything we see right now indicates it is time to sell. Here’s a look at why selling now is likely to drive the greatest return on your largest investment.
Home values have been appreciating for several years now, growing at a strong, steady, and impressive pace. In fact, the average annual appreciation rate since 2012 has nearly doubled the average rate from the more normal market of the 1990s (think: pre-bubble).
Appreciation, however, is projected to shift back toward normal, meaning home prices will likely keep climbing over the next few years, but they are not projected to continue to increase at such a high rate.
As noted in the latest Home Price Expectation Survey (HPES) powered by Pulsenomics, experts forecast an average annual appreciation rate closer to 3.2% over the next five years, which is more in line with a historically normal market (3.6%). The good news is, there’s still time to take advantage of the current strength of home prices by selling your house now.
Looking at the projections as they stand today, 2019 is slated to drive the strongest appreciation as compared to the upcoming few years. With average home prices still on the rise, the pace at which they are predicted to continue increasing will likely soften by 2020.
If you’re thinking about selling your house, now is a great time to make your move. Don’t get stuck waiting until projected home price appreciation rates potentially re-accelerate again in 2023. You’ll likely earn the greatest return on your investment by selling now before the prices start to normalize next year.
Will home prices on Mt. Hood increase this year? Experts in the market say they will based on National surveys and information. Historically that increase is around 3% per year. So far, homes under $400,000 seem to be doing well for sales but once you jump up into the higher pricing points, things are a little slow. In general Government Camp commands the upper limit for sales on the mountain above $500,000.
Clackamas County my regulate short term rental properties in the Mt. Hood area. A meeting for input will be this coming Saturday to take input on the code, possible regulation and discussion. The meeting will be held at the Trees Room at the Mt. Hood Oregon Resort. Details are listed below.

Mt. Hood sales are HOT right now with many new properties selling in days! Now is the time to have your property on the market to take advantage of sales today! Call if you are ready to go.

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Market Trends Mt. Hood Real Estate February 2019 |
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Liz Warren, Merit Properties Group - Keller Williams Realty PDX Central
Welches OR 97067 Direct: 503-705-3090 ![]() Visit http://www.mthoodarearealestate.com |
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