Zillow’s Latest Home Price Forecast and 1031 Exchange Benefits

Utah housing market update and strategies to minimize taxes when selling a house.

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some key insights from the latest home price forecast by Zillow and introduce you to the benefits of using a 1031 exchange for real estate investments.

Zillow’s Home Price Forecast:

Zillow recently updated their home price forecast, projecting a 1.4% increase in U.S. home prices from March 2024 to March 2025. Despite challenges like high mortgage rates and increased housing inventory, the market experienced a 1.1% rise from February to March 2024, with a year-over-year increase of 4.6% as of March 2024.

As for Utah, we’ve seen home prices climb an average of 3.9% in Utah County, and an 8.9% in Salt Lake County over the past year.

Utah County Average Sales Price - April 2024

Salt Lake County Average Sales Price - April 2024

Benefits of a 1031 Exchange:

Utilizing a 1031 exchange could significantly enhance your investment strategy by allowing you to defer capital gains taxes and reinvest the full proceeds from property sales. This can help you expand your real estate portfolio and build wealth without immediate tax liabilities. For detailed guidance and assistance, 1031 Specialists offer comprehensive support throughout the process.

Let me know if you find this information useful or if you have any further questions.

Best regards,