RISMedia
  • News
  • Premier
  • Reports
  • Events
  • Power Broker
  • Newsmakers
  • More
    • Publications
    • Education
No Result
View All Result
  • Agents
  • Brokers
  • Teams
  • Marketing
  • Coaching
  • Technology
  • More
    • Headliners New
    • Luxury
    • Best Practices
    • Consumer
    • National
    • Our Editors
Join Premier
Sign In
RISMedia
  • News
  • Premier
  • Reports
  • Events
  • Power Broker
  • Newsmakers
  • More
    • Publications
    • Education
No Result
View All Result
RISMedia
No Result
View All Result

Prices Starting to Top Out

Home House Canary
By Suzanne De Vita
March 14, 2018
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Prices Starting to Top Out

3d house and arrow graph. Growth in real estate

Home prices are starting to top out, with appreciation decelerating as the market moves toward a peak, according to the Buy vs. Rent Index published by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Florida International University (FIU).

“Housing markets are slowing, suggesting that we are nearing a peak in housing markets around the U.S.—but this is good news, as we are pulling back from the brink, unlike we did in 2007,” says Ken Johnson, a creator of the Index from FAU’s College of Business and an economist.

“Our data indicates that prices are above their 40-year trend, but not significantly so as they were in 2007,” says Eli Beracha, a creator of the Index and associate professor at FIU’s Hollo School of Real Estate. “Rather than a crash, I anticipate slower growth in prices accompanied by longer marketing times for sellers and increasing inventories, which should bring prices back in conjunction with their 40-year trend.”

Formally the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the gauge is a measure of 23 metropolitan areas: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Honolulu, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and St. Louis. It is similar to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices—which encompass 20 metros (with some overlap)—but also includes factors like mortgage rates.

Thirteen of the BH&J Index’s markets are “moderately” to “slightly” in buy territory, indicating it is more advantageous financially to purchase, while 10 are in “moderately” to “slightly” rent territory.

The adjustment anticipated by FAU/FIU has been on many a radar. A forecast by HouseCanary projects that 41 of the largest 100 metros will experience a price slowdown this year. Analysts at CoreLogic are predicting an overall stabilization, as well, and economists at Zillow are expecting a “normal” tempering.

What is causing the cooling? Along with a basic cycling of the market, other drivers include the as-yet-determined implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and increasing mortgage rates.

DeVita_Suzanne_60x60Suzanne De Vita is RISMedia’s online news editor. Email her your real estate news ideas at sdevita@rismedia.com. For the latest real estate news and trends, bookmark RISMedia.com.

Tags: Buy vs Rent IndexBuy vs. RentCase-ShillerCoreLogicFAU IndexFIU IndexHome PricesHouseCanaryMortgage Ratesreal estate newsZillow
ShareTweetShare

Suzanne De Vita

Related Posts

Beyond Commissions: How Two Leading Brokerage Firms Are Redefining Agent Compensation
Agents

Beyond Commissions: How Two Leading Brokerage Firms Are Redefining Agent Compensation

October 3, 2025
zillow
Agents

Zillow Seeks to Scrutinize Anywhere-Compass Deal for Inconsistencies With Lawsuit Claims

October 3, 2025
Consolidation
Agents

The Consolidation Trend: A Look at the How, Why and Outcomes

October 2, 2025
Forbes Global Properties Welcomes Rhode Island’s Flagship Real Estate Advisors to its Network
Industry News

Forbes Global Properties Welcomes Rhode Island’s Flagship Real Estate Advisors to its Network

October 2, 2025
Final Offer Launches in Denver and the Front Range in Partnership With Several Colorado Brokerages
Industry News

Final Offer Launches in Denver and the Front Range in Partnership With Several Colorado Brokerages

October 3, 2025
Lone Wolf Technologies Expands Partnership with the California Association of Realtors®
Industry News

Lone Wolf Technologies Expands Partnership with the California Association of Realtors®

October 3, 2025
Please login to join discussion
Tip of the Day

Your Social Media Fall Audit: How to Refresh Your Digital Presence in Q4

Just like cleaning out your closet for a new season, fall is the perfect time to refresh your digital branding, fine-tune your social media profiles and make sure your content strategy is working hard for you. Read more.

Business Tip of the Day provided by

Recent Posts

  • Beyond Commissions: How Two Leading Brokerage Firms Are Redefining Agent Compensation
  • Zillow Seeks to Scrutinize Anywhere-Compass Deal for Inconsistencies With Lawsuit Claims
  • The Consolidation Trend: A Look at the How, Why and Outcomes

Categories

  • Spotlights
  • Best Practices
  • Advice
  • Marketing
  • Technology
  • Social Media

The Most Important Real Estate News & Events

Click below to receive the latest real estate news and events directly to your inbox.

Sign Up
By signing up, you agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy.

About Blog Our Products Our Team Contact Advertise/Sponsor Media Kit Email Whitelist Terms & Policies ACE Marketing Technologies LLC

© 2025 RISMedia. All Rights Reserved. Design by Real Estate Webmasters.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Premier
  • Reports
  • News
    • Agents
    • Brokers
    • Teams
    • Consumer
    • Marketing
    • Coaching
    • Technology
    • Headliners New
    • Luxury
    • Best Practices
    • National
    • Our Editors
  • Publications
    • Real Estate Magazine
    • Past Issues
    • Custom Covers
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Podcasts
    • Event Coverage
  • Education
    • Get Licensed
    • REALTOR® Courses
    • Continuing Education
    • Luxury Designation
    • Real Estate Tools
  • Newsmakers
    • 2025 Newsmakers
    • 2024 Newsmakers
    • 2023 Newsmakers
    • 2022 Newsmakers
    • 2021 Newsmakers
    • 2020 Newsmakers
    • 2019 Newsmakers
  • Power Broker
    • 2025 Power Broker
    • 2024 Power Broker
    • 2023 Power Broker
    • 2022 Power Broker
    • 2021 Power Broker
    • 2020 Power Broker
    • 2019 Power Broker
  • Join Premier
  • Sign In

© 2025 RISMedia. All Rights Reserved. Design by Real Estate Webmasters.

X