US home values rise for eighth month in a row, latest index shows

[Nicholas Wallwork]

Residential property values in the United States increased 0.5% in July, the eighth consecutive monthly increase in a row, the latest Home Value Index from Zillow shows. Home values were up 1.2% year on year and 62% of the metros covered in the reports saw home values climb during the month, with only 49 of [...]

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[Drew Drew]

It's great news, but the number one rule regarding real estate still hasn't changed - it's all about location.

Real estate in many parts of the U.S. has stabilized, but there are still areas experiencing challenges. A few areas are recovering very nicely, but there is still a lot of foreclosed inventory that has yet to hit the market.

So, know the areas well you choose to invest in!