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23Sep2008
The Affordability Index
This is a rather strange indicator of how affordable the homes are in a given area—strange primarily because it makes assumptions that may or may not be true. Generally, the index notes the amount of income needed to purchase an area’s median-priced home in a transaction with a 20% down payment and an institutional mortgage loan for the balance of the purchase price.
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Market Research & Statistics – Updated September 5, 2008
In a market where prices are rising fairly consistently, price per square foot is essentially flat. This often implies that new homes coming on the market are pricier, and also larger than older homes. As a result the value one can buy stays the same.
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Market Research & Statistics – Updated August 29, 2008
This is a market where watching the value metrics (like price per square foot) can provide insight that you don’t get at first glance. Despite the fact that home prices are rising fairly consistently, the price per square foot of homes listed is declining. Often this can be attributed to new and remodeled homes on the market. Buyers in the area are paying more but also getting more for their money.
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Market Research & Statistics – August 22, 2008
This is a market where watching the value metrics (like price per square foot) can provide insight that you don’t get at first glance. Despite the fact that home prices are rising fairly consistently, the price per square foot of homes listed is declining. Often this can be attributed to new and remodeled homes on the market. Buyers in the area are paying more but also getting more for their money.
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Market Research & Statistics – August 15, 2008
This week saw relatively little price change from last week. However, prices continue to demonstrate a nice up trend over the last several weeks. The median single family home price in Bellevue this week is $869,700. The 786 homes have been on the market for an average of 123 days.
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