Home values rose by 12.2 percent nationally in the second quarter of
2013 compared to the same period in 2012, according to data from the
National Association of Realtors.
The five worst markets, where
prices fell the fastest.
1. Peoria, Ill.
2013 Q2 median home price: $117,000
Down: 9.2 percent
2. Florence, S.C.
2013 Q2 median home price: $124,600
Down: 8.4 percent
3. Erie, Pa.
2013 Q2 median home price: $112,800
Down: 5.7 percent
4. Pittsfield, Mass.
2013 Q2 median home price: $173,000
Down: 5 percent
5. Decatur, Ill.
2013 Q2 median home price: $86,400
Down: 4.8 percent
The five best markets where prices rose the fastest.
1. Sacramento-Arden-Arcade-Roseville, Calif.
2013 Q2 median home price: $237,000
Up: 39.2 percent
2. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, Ga.
2013 Q2 median home price: $143,300
Up: 38.9 percent
3. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla.
2013 Q2 median home price: $177,900
Up: 36.1 percent
4. Reno-Sparks, Nev.
2013 Q2 median home price: $219,300
Up: 32.7 percent
5. Las Vegas-Paradise, Nev.
2013 Q2 median home price: $171,800
Up: 31.4 percent
Source: Banknote.com
