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County Home Prices Rise in October, Sales Drop
The median price of a Riverside County home was $294,750 last month.

The median price of a Riverside County home was $294,750 last month.

The county's average increase was more than 2 percentage points higher than the state's.

County officials say that as the recession fades, property tax bills will increase because of Prop. 8.
Home prices rose nearly 10 percent in September, from the same time a year ago.
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Speaking before more than 250 Realtors and industry representatives at Indian Wells Country Club, the chief economist for the statewide California Association of Realtors, said the market is "rebalancing."
"We are seeing a positive uptick in the mid to higher end homes, when you look at the median prices in cities like Rancho Mirage and Indian Wells," said Sharon Rogers, president of the California Desert Association of Realtors.
The answer to affordable housing lies in less space and more peace of mind.
Patch has partnered with Zillow to bring you the latest real estate listings from around town.
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The map below shows the number of owner-occupied homes valued between $150,000 and $199,999 in your neighborhood, as reported by the US Census Bureau.
Patch has partnered with Zillow to bring you the latest real estate listings from around town.
Patch has partnered with Zillow to bring you the latest real estate listings from around town.
Patch has partnered with Zillow to bring you the latest real estate listings from around town.
Patch has partnered with Zillow to bring you a weekly listing of local real estate.
"Designed with the flair and preferences of the local demographic, and taking full advantage of magnificent desert vistas, the community will epitomize the next generation of indoor/outdoor desert living with a modern sensibility," promoters say.
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In Riverside County, 49 percent of home buyers could afford to purchase a house, down from 54 percent in the first quarter and 65 percent in the second quarter of 2012.
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Once finalized by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, the ordinance would allow senior citizens and disabled people to transfer their property tax assessment to a new home in Riverside County.
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In Palm Desert, 102 single family homes were sold in June, along with 81 condos.
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This time a year ago, homes in Riverside County cost an average of 35.8 percent less, according to the California Association of Realtors.
Patch has partnered with Zillow to bring you a weekly listing of local homes on the market.
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This is the first time in five years that property values-- and subsequently their applicable taxes-- have risen, the county reported Tuesday. Beginning July 15, Riverside County property owners will be able to view their 2013-14 roll value online.
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The California Association of Realtors said Monday the change reflected the biggest year-over-year increase since 1980.
Every week, we feature one of the most expensive homes on the real estate market in Palm Desert.
Every week, we feature one of the most expensive homes on the real estate market in Palm Desert.
Every week, we feature one of the most expensive homes on the real estate market in Palm Desert.
90 homes were sold in Palm Desert in February, at a median price of $312,000, the Desert Association of Realtors reports.
Every week, we feature one of the most expensive homes on the real estate market in Palm Desert.