Home sales price data for closings in April and May, 2009 are now available. Since our last post, 7 more cities are now under water when compared to last year's closings. Only 11 of our 99 great towns and cities show an increase from 2008.
High-priced locales Monterey and Vail top the list. But more affordable cities take the next three spots -- Bloomington, Georgetown and Provo.
The average home price in our 99-city survey is down 18% since 2006-07, the peak of the housing surge in most of the country. Vail has yet to hit a peak, up a remarkable 58% from just 3 years ago. Opportunities may lie in an attractive, yet diverse group that includes Bend, Boca Raton, Key West, Napa, Aspen, Princeton and Naples, all down over 35% from the highs.
GreatPlacesToRetire.com provides MLS links and the latest city data on home sales prices, air quality, water quality, medical care, recreation, crime and more for 99 top retirement cities and towns in the nation. Use GreatPlacesToRetire.com to help you make an informed decision for that retirement home, second home or vacation home acquisition.
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