Nationwide, real estate values have increased 15.5% year over year. Locally, on the east end, you can add several percentage points to this figure depending on which town and/or zip code you live in. The real estate market should remain robust over the next few years with low inventory and rates. Changes will come, showing the true trend but don't listen to the forecasters of doom and gloom. Rates will rise and real estate prices will moderate to a more conventional increase from year to year. Ask an expert, when in doubt. Abatelli Real Estate Appraisals, "we know the market, the trend, and your real estate value".