Jay QuigleyReal Estate Broker Associate, Florida Executive Realty · Tampa Bay REALTOR® & Real Estate Instructor | Helping Buyers, Sellers, Seniors, Military Relocation, Divorce and Probate Clients Make Confident Moves | Believer | Husband

Home Prices Crashing in Tampa?

26 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube commentary, Jay Quigley addresses concerns about recent headlines suggesting a crash in Tampa home prices. He points to a historical chart of annual home‑price changes dating back to 1956, showing that the vast majority of years have been green (prices rising or flat) with only a few red years (declines). The most significant drop occurred in 2008, which he argues is not comparable to today’s market. Quigley emphasizes that short‑term declines are typically minimal and brief, and that over the long run home values almost always increase. His core recommendation is that if a buyer intends to live in a home for five years or more, the historical record suggests home ownership remains a safe, wealth‑building investment despite current price fluctuations.

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Are you wondering if it still makes sense to buy a home with all the headlines about home prices lately? I get it, but here's what I can tell you. Home ownership is generally considered a safe investment because over time prices usually rise. See for yourself. If we look at the annual change in prices from 1956 all the way through the last full year, that becomes very clear. See how much green there is? Those are the years prices held steady or climbed. The few spots in red are the declines, and those are usually minimal and short-lived. The biggest was back in 2008, and this market isn't like the one we had back then. So yes, some places are seeing slight declines right now, but the bigger picture hasn't changed. Prices almost always rise. So don't get caught up in what might happen with prices next month or next year. Focus on the long-term price gains and what it can do for your wealth. As long as you plan to live there for 5 or more years, history says a home is generally still a safe investment.