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

Why Today’s Price Headlines Miss The Bigger Picture

12 Aug 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief market commentary, Jay Quigley challenges the negative real‑estate headlines that suggest home prices are falling. He points to a graph where small recent price declines are shown as red bars, while five‑year price gains are displayed as larger blue bars. By contrasting the modest dips with the substantial long‑term appreciation, he argues that the media’s focus on short‑term declines is misleading. Quigley urges viewers to adopt a longer‑term perspective, emphasizing that most markets have seen significant price growth over the past five years. He concludes with a call to action, offering to provide up‑to‑date local price data and a broader context for anyone interested.

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Is it true what the headlines say? Are home prices really coming down? Here's what the data shows. Yes, some markets are cooling slightly. Those are the small red bars on this graph, and that's what the media is going to focus on, right? Because negative news sells. But I want you to have the full picture, so I added the blue bars to show price gains over the past 5 years in each of those areas. See how much bigger they are? The dips are small, the gains are big, and that's the power of perspective. You see, compared to 5 years ago, home values were up quite a bit in most markets. So I don't want you to get bogged down by the negative headlines. If you want an update on what prices are doing in our local area, let's talk. I can show you the latest data and a longer-term view so you have the full context.