Blomquist: “In 2016, I would expect home-price appreciation to go below 5%. If we don't see that moderation, it will be a red flag of a market at risk of becoming overheated.” Housing affordability sales volume and prices RealtyTrac Daren Blomquis year-end 2015 home-sales report GlobeSt.com: 2015 saw the biggest home price gains since before the recession, yet affordability is still low in many markets. Do you see price gains continuing this year at 2015's pace? Blomquist: economic GlobeSt.com: How do you see increasing valuations playing out over the next couple of years? Blomquist: GlobeSt.com: How will the market change to allow more affordability despite these price gains? Blomquist: economy homeownership http://www.fanniemae.com/portal/about-us/media/corporate-news/2015/6283.html equity share agreements crowdfunding GlobeSt.com: What else should our readers know about home prices? Blomquist: wage growth interest rates These markets are down considerably below their pre-recession home-price peaks. On the other hand, these markets have hit new home-price peaks. ***Charts courtesy of RealtyTrac
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