Home prices could be stabilizing. Zillow.com reported the annual decline in home prices in Q2 was smaller than in Q1. Most significantly, this was the first decrease in the rate of annual decline since the fall of 2007. In addition, the volume of home sales rose 3.8% in June.
Unfortunately, foreclosure-related filings grew 7% in July over June, according to RealtyTrac. However, we need to remember that foreclosure activity is concentrated in just a few areas. RealtyTrac reported that for the first six months of this year, 43% of the foreclosure filings occurred in just two states.


