The latest Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller Home Price Index reporting data through December 2011 shows a drop in Washington metropolitan *area* home prices:
- Washington area - prices showed a monthly drop of 1.2% from November to December and a decrease of 1.6% from December 2010.
- Nationwide - home prices showed a monthly drop of 3.8% from November to December and a decrease of 4% from December 2010.
When reviewing the data keep in mind:
- Report Date - These numbers are for December 2011. The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices are published on a two month lag to offset delays in sales price data from county deed recorders.
- Property Type - The index reports single-family/detached home prices only; condo and co-op sales statistics are not included in the analysis.
S&P methodology defines the Washington metropolitan area as including parts of three states and the District of Columbia:
- Washington, DC
- Maryland - Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, and Prince Georges.
- Virginia - Alexandria City, Arlington, Clarke, Fairfax, Fairfax City, Falls Church City, Fauquier, Fredericksburg City, Loudoun, Manassas City, Manassas Park City, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Warren.
- West Virginia - Jefferson.
For more specific sales statistics in your neighborhood search the database of RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI). RBI is the research component of Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS) -- the Washington area's multiple listing service. Simply enter your zip code or neighborhood and get sales statistics instantly.
Popular PBS home renovation show This Old House has named H Street, NE named a "Best Old House Neighborhood".
"The neighborhood is known for its two-story brick rowhouses in the Federal, Colonial Revival, and Queen Anne styles. Due to its growing popularity, home prices have nearly doubled in the past two years, now ranging from $300,000 to $800,000, depending on condition."
"H Street renewal is expected to continue, thanks to housing and commercial developments slated for the next few years. City leaders are optimistic that the completion of a new streetcar line, which will link H Street to downtown in 2013 will create even more interest. In 2006, a historic 1938 movie theater reopened as the Atlas Performing Arts Center, now a centerpiece of the neighborhood's arts district."
Check out my latest DC area real estate newsletter for February 19-25, 2012. This week's reports include:
- Washington housing market favoring sellers.
- FHFA: DC home prices up 2.23% over last year.
- DC area ranked #1 and #2 in U.S. job growth.
- New mixed-use development throughout metro area.
For daily updates consult my Twitter feed. There you will find the latest information on Washington area real estate news including:
- market statistics
- sales figures
- development projects
- buyer/seller advice
As always I'm available for your questions.
I hope you're all enjoying what turned out to be a pretty nice weekend.
Welcome to the H Street Agent blog where I follow the latest and ongoing developments in DC area residential (and sometimes commercial) real estate. Here I provide the information that helps you understand our local Washington Area market, whether you're a consumer, buyer, seller, or real estate professional. News on Washington area sales statistics and the local development pipeline reveal what's really happening in the DC area.
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