Entry-Level Housing Recovery Unsteady

Entry-level homes came in last in the recession, hit hard by sinking values—and now, they are the last to recover, according to the August Zillow® Real Estate Market Reports. Starter homes in 24 of the 35 largest metropolitan areas, or roughly 69 percent, are struggling to regain value, even with the national median value up 6.9 percent year-over-year.
“The housing market as a whole is moving at a steady clip, with high demand and low inventory combining to maintain strong home v