Are homes values still on the rise ? Volatile Housing Market Ahead ?

A recent report by REDFIN RESEARCH showed that “In August, 26.4 percent of active listings had their prices lowered, the highest in four years” is this a sign of the housing market slowing if not reversing? Daily I see Buyer interest as still strong and investors are still confident that the Single family homes are still a great investment  (see my recent blog The future of Single-Family Rental Market is it gone or here to stay ?) So what would account for the 26.4% downward shift in list pricing. We have always known setting a fair asking price from the outset will generate the most activity from other real estate agents and buyers. You will need to take into account the condition of your home, what comparable homes in your neighborhood are selling for, and state of the overall market in your area. 

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We have run into problems with lenders being unrealistic with property values. No matter what we provide or try to explain, the banks reply with a number too high for us to get any sort of activity. They have denied requests for re-evaluation and our Sellers are forced to wait it out until they foreclose. Providing very current comp sales, explanation of the market, along with numerous offers at current market value doesn’t seem to make any difference. Their BPO was done and even if it was 90 days ago they are sticking with it.

Any help with trying to get the banks to a more realistic value would be appreciated. -Thanks