Will home prices continue going up??

Straight From the Agent Podcast

May 18, 2026

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Key Topics #

Variable Appreciation Rates: The idea that there is no fixed standard for how much home values increase.
Value-Driving Factors: Specific elements that contribute to property appreciation, such as school districts and infrastructure.
Potential Growth: The possibility of significant value increases in high-demand areas.

What #

The speakers discuss the unpredictability of real estate appreciation, noting that it is highly dependent on specific local circumstances 0:00. They identify several key drivers for rising home values, including: * Being in a moderate cost of living area with a good school district 0:15. * Well-maintained infrastructure 0:21. * High-demand neighborhoods or proximity to downtown areas 0:21.

The conversation suggests that in these specific contexts, homeowners could see value increases of 5% to 15% 0:25. The speakers acknowledge that home values have previously experienced rapid, "skyrocketing" growth 0:42.

00:00 The speakers discuss the unpredictability of real estate appreciation, noting that it is highly dependent on specific local circumstances 00:15 They identify several key drivers for rising home values, including: * Being in a moderate cost of living area with a good school district . * Well-maintained infrastructure . * High-demand neighborhoods or proximity to downtown areas 00:25 The conversation suggests that in these specific contexts, homeowners could see value increases of 5% to 15% 00:42 The speakers acknowledge that home values have previously experienced rapid, "skyrocketing" growth