S&P/Case-Shiller: home price increases beat expectations (via AGBeat) Home prices steadily climbing According to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index for February, home prices are steadily climbing, with the 20-city index increasing 9.32 percent compared to February 2012, and rising 1.24 percent for the month, both of which are slightly stronger readings than had been…   [...]

By Tory Barringer If projections hold out, home values will rise 22 percent cumulatively by the end of 2017, according to Zillow’s first-quarter Home Price Expectations Survey. For its report, Zillow and Pulsenomics surveyed a nationwide panel of 118 economists, real estate experts, and investment and market strategists to get their thoughts on future home [...]

Want the most bang for your buck when improving your home? Considering a remodeling project to increase the value of your home? Here are 10 projects that will yield the greatest return on investment once you’re ready to sell. (Graphic)  It is interesting to note that not one of these projects, based on the 2013 [...]