Current Market Conditions
These charts, maps and indicators represent the most currently available Technical Analysis ( "TA") of National, State and Local Real Estate Markets.
TA is visual, relying on Supply and Demand charts because these charts also track the most important and most elusive driver of future price trends: Market Psychology.
TA has become the dominant methodology for predicting stock, bond, commodity and currency market cycles worldwide and is used by ALL major investment banks and international trading desks as the underlying basis for TRILLIONS of dollars in DAILY investment transactions.
Master Score (raw)
This is the best single indicator (if you only want to look at ONE indicator). The “Master Score” is a proprietary algorithm that integrates our data into both a 'raw' score or a 'percentile ranking.'
The 'raw' score indicates the 'absolute' market strength (or weakness) compared to previous local and national real estate cycles.
Master Score (pct)
This is the best single indicator (if you only want to look at ONE indicator). The “Master Score” is a proprietary algorithm that integrates our data into both a 'raw' score or a 'percentile ranking.'
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
(TAPS) Technical Analysis (raw)
This is the Technical Analysis Point Score ranking after combining the Local (city-level) market with the State, Regional and National TAPS scores.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive, stronger market momentum.
The 'raw' score indicates the 'absolute' market strength (or weakness) compared to previous local and national real estate cycles.
(TAPS) Technical Analysis (pct)
This is the Technical Analysis Point Score ranking after combining the Local (city-level) market with the State, Regional and National TAPS scores.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive, stronger market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
(STAR) Market Momentum (raw)
The STAR momentum indicators show the 'energy' behind any market. For a sustained up-cycle, it MUST be supported by momentum. Market Psychology influences momentum but is not the only driver.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum.
The 'raw' score indicates the 'absolute' market strength (or weakness) compared to previous local and national real estate cycles.
(STAR) Market Momentum (pct)
The STAR momentum indicators show the 'energy' behind any market. For a sustained up-cycle, it MUST be supported by momentum. Market Psychology influences momentum but is not the only driver.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
Annual HPA (Home Price Appreciation) (%)
Appreciation is the increase in a home's value over time. A home's appreciation is calculated based on the fair market value of comparable homes for sale in the neighborhood.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
Annual HPA (%) - 2 yr. CAGR
Appreciation is the increase in a home's value over time. A home's appreciation is calculated based on the fair market value of comparable homes for sale in the neighborhood.
The CAGR should 'smooth out" some of the wild swings in data – giving you a better indication of the true RELATIVE performance of the micro market.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
Annual HPA (%) - 3 yr. CAGR
Appreciation is the increase in a home's value over time. A home's appreciation is calculated based on the fair market value of comparable homes for sale in the neighborhood.
The CAGR should 'smooth out" some of the wild swings in data – giving you a better indication of the true RELATIVE performance of the micro market.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
Inflation Adjusted Annual HPA (%)
Appreciation is the increase in a home's value over time. A home's appreciation is calculated based on the fair market value of comparable homes for sale in the neighborhood.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
Quarterly HPA (annualized %)
This is the change in home prices from 3 months earlier and then annualized (i.e. – multiplied four) to get an annual equivalent appreciation rate.
Quarterly comparisons have more 'noise' in them, and will tend to bounce around a lot more than annual comparisons. However, quarterly data can also spot market reversals and changes quicker because it only looks back 3 months, instead of a year.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive, stronger market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
Median Home Value (raw)
This is the estimated median house value of all Single Family Residential (SFR) properties in that market. The background color indicates it's ranking compared to all such markets on a percentile basis nationwide. Dark green is the 'highest' ranking, dark red is the lowest.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive, stronger market momentum.
The 'raw' score indicates the 'absolute' market strength (or weakness) compared to previous local and national real estate cycles.
Median Home Value (pct)
This is the estimated median house value of all Single Family Residential (SFR) properties in that market. The background color indicates it's ranking compared to all such markets on a percentile basis nationwide. Dark green is the 'highest' ranking, dark red is the lowest.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive, stronger market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
Annual Rent Growth - 3yr CAGR (raw)
The annual percentage increase or decrease for the median rent charged for the median single family home over different time periods.
The CAGR should 'smooth out" some of the wild swings in data – giving you a better indication of the true RELATIVE performance of the micro market.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive, stronger market momentum.
The 'raw' score indicates the 'absolute' market strength (or weakness) compared to previous local and national real estate cycles.
Annual Rent Growth - 3yr CAGR (pct)
The annual percentage increase or decrease for the median rent charged for the median single family home over different time periods.
The CAGR should 'smooth out" some of the wild swings in data – giving you a better indication of the true RELATIVE performance of the micro market.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive, stronger market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
Hot Market + Cash Flow (percentile)
This indicator combines a micro-market's cash flow potential AND its potential for appreciation.
The Cash Flow Ranking score is determined by dividing this zip code's median rent by its median home value, then ranking that score relative to all other zip codes nationwide.
The Hot Market Score RANK uses proprietary algorithms to score and rank each market relative to all other markets nationwide.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum.
Gross Rent Ratio (raw)
A high score means SFR rent rates have been increasing more in this market, RELATIVE to all markets nationwide.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum.
The 'raw' score indicates the 'absolute' market strength (or weakness) compared to previous local and national real estate cycles.
Gross Rent Ratio (pct)
A high score means SFR rent rates have been increasing more in this market, RELATIVE to all markets nationwide.
Higher Scores (towards RED colors) indicate positive market momentum.
The indicator represents the Percentile Ranking when compared to ALL markets nationwide.
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Thanks. I have watched this twice to fully retain for better/future investing. Wish I had read this back in 2008 when I lost many hundred thousands.