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809,258
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

We have hit record highs and surpassed peak 2006-2007 prices. In most cases if people are underwater they would have had to refinance. There may be a few circumstances and homes where they have not yet reached the peak purchase price, but very rare. -Kasey

Aug 04, 2017 05:06 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

There are some lagging areas where people are still upside down!

Aug 04, 2017 04:18 PM
Rainmaker
1,027,602
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Our values rose so high in those years, there are definitely folks out there who are just now at the point where they can afford to get out, often without recuperating their entire down payment. 

Aug 04, 2017 03:38 PM
Rainmaker
2,310,576
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

It is rare to see a home out here with no equity.  I suppose it can happen but not in the Denver Metro Area.

Aug 04, 2017 05:00 PM
Rainmaker
1,035,056
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

We still see it here, Anna.  In fact, not for every community, but some have gone up higher than in 05.  And people are buying.  They keep the investors out by making them hold it for a year before being able to rent and limiting it to one rental per year.  Investors can still buy but they are more restricted.

 

Aug 04, 2017 03:28 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I imagine there are nuances in some neighborhoods where this can/does exist.  

Aug 04, 2017 10:26 PM
Ambassador
5,049,450
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Many areas here are where we were at the peak, but there are exceptions.

Aug 04, 2017 08:50 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

No..very rare to see anyone selling that is up side down..we have very few short sales or foreclosures.

Aug 04, 2017 07:33 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I don't know of any neighborhoods in my town that have not fully recovered and are on the upswing thank goodness.

Aug 04, 2017 07:12 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,977
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I just took a hit on selling some stock - it tanked and there was nothing to do but move on a little lighter in the wallet - I suggest the same to your client

Aug 04, 2017 07:02 PM
Ambassador
2,684,109
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

We are finally leveling out.  Not seeing anymore upside down properties.

Aug 04, 2017 06:39 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Even in Silicon Valley there are those who bought at the peak (05-06) went took a HELOC, a boat, a couple of cruises are breaking even. We have had double digit appreciation yearly since 2012.  Most owner barely hanging there put zero down. 

Aug 04, 2017 04:43 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I can't believe anyone in an area that's selling, is upside down....

Aug 04, 2017 04:02 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

This situation has more often than not disappeared in my market. We have some neighborhoods that maybe break even at best. But to the extent this exists it's in very high end homes.

Aug 05, 2017 03:50 AM
Ambassador
6,393,494
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

We still have a few dozen foreclosures around town.

Aug 04, 2017 07:39 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Anna,

I have not heard of anything in our area, but it is still possible that it is happening.  A

Aug 04, 2017 04:45 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

The condo we bought in Jupiter Florida was about $175,000 off from the peak. Many still can sell.

Aug 04, 2017 03:49 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

You bet, all the time. You don't have to look far to find some. I am selling one now that is just slightly over what he paid for it & it's not selling very well.

All those years & after selling, he'll be in the hole.

Aug 05, 2017 05:25 AM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Yes we are

Aug 05, 2017 03:50 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS - this is true of some of the local towns in our area. This proves, location IS important for investment, too.

Aug 04, 2017 11:22 PM
Rainmaker
544,014
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

During the crash, investors from high priced areas such as California bought sight unseen bundles of cheap properties in high crime areas in other states, thinking they can't go wrong buying houses for $30,000 per house. Well, many of those houses have negative value today, accruing property taxes and city health department fines. Blocks upon blocks of houses are sitting boarded up. Some real estate marches to a beat of a different drummer.

Aug 04, 2017 07:00 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Most of my aea has seen a good recovery except for a few way out of the way places.

Aug 04, 2017 06:47 PM
Ambassador
5,230,113
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I have a client that just bought a new home and will be renting out their home for the next 2 years in my opinion. 

They bought brand new in 2006 and you know they are always a bit higher and it's taking considerable time to catch up.

That is the only exception in our market right now though - most have 30%+ equity if they bought in 2006!

Aug 04, 2017 06:07 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Are we getting too close to the bubble again Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS 

Aug 04, 2017 05:38 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Aug 04, 2017 05:27 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your observations.

Aug 04, 2017 04:39 PM
Rainmaker
1,196,798
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

There are a couple of neighborhoods in our small community of 8700 that have not reached the price point they paid during the run up frenzy Anna Banana Kruchten, CRS 

Aug 05, 2017 06:12 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

We still have some pockets that are well below the values of 2004-2006.

Aug 05, 2017 06:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I see a lot of price reductions and probably by the end of summer it will be even more. Inventory is up, but buyers are careful with paying such high price.

Aug 04, 2017 11:50 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Yes.

Aug 05, 2017 06:30 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Not at all anymore in my market.  We are well beyond recovery. 

Aug 05, 2017 09:33 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,705
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Denver market  has increase so much, I do not see many situations like  yours.

Aug 05, 2017 08:47 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

No, most homes have either caught up or are very close.

Aug 05, 2017 08:39 AM
Rainer
117,135
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

WE have not quite reached the high yet.  We are an area that is on the outskirts of San Diego, so we were hit super hard.  

Aug 05, 2017 08:09 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,823
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Here's what I see in San Diego:  it's a myth that all neighborhoods have risen up to above 2005 prices. Many areas never fully returned to their top price, but most all areas I've sold in the last 5-6 years seem to have recovered into some sort of equity to absolute windfall.

Aug 05, 2017 07:00 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

There are a few out there, but not too many!

Aug 05, 2017 06:53 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

We are very close , but we have not (accross the board ) caught back up to our record high (4th quarter 2006)

Aug 05, 2017 06:13 AM