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106 Economists Weigh In on Home Values

SEATTLE-Experts predict a 6.7% annual gain in home values for 2013 and most see no threat until loan rates hit 6%.

By Natalie Dolce | Updated on August 12, 2013

SEATTLE-More than 100 forecasters said they expect the Zillow Home Value Index to end 2013 up an average of 6.7% year-over-year, according to the latest Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey, a significant jump from the 5.4% annual increase predicted the last time the survey was conducted.

Additionally, while relatively few respondents expressed concern about the impact of recent increases in mortgage rates, most believe that rates of 6% or higher would pose a significant threat to the housing recovery.

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