Did the thrill of the buying season ever end come the closing of 2012? Certainly not; activity this year has only continued to be so rampant that any preconception of a slower winter season for 2013 has been put to rest. With an improving economy and increased jobs injecting a renewed sense of optimism and confidence towards the real estate market, demand for property as a result has skyrocketed and subsequently as a domino effect, so have home values.

It comes to be known that this past February of 2013 was the 16th month in a row where home values have risen across the nation when looking at year-over-year statistics.