If you’re thinking about selling your house, here’s something you really need to know. Even though it’s still a seller’s market today, you can’t pick just any price for your listing.

Over the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we'll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 - which hasn't happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could see slight appreciation or depreciation depending on the area of the country. And as we get closer to the spring real estate market, experts are continuing to forecast what they believe will happen with home prices this year and beyond.

If you're thinking about buying or selling a home around Boston this year, you may have questions about what's happening with home prices today as the market cools. In the simplest sense, nationally, experts don't expect prices to come crashing down, but the level of home price moderation will depend on factors like supply and demand in each local market.

Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand in the Boston area pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point.

The graph below helps tell the story of just how different things are today.

One of the biggest questions people are asking right now is: what's happening with home prices in Boston? There are headlines about ongoing price appreciation, but at the same time, some sellers are reducing the price of their homes. That can feel confusing and makes it more difficult to get a clear picture.

Part of the challenge is that it can be hard to understand what experts are saying when the words they use sound similar. Let's break down the differences among those terms to help clarify what's actually happening today.

There's no doubt about the fact that the housing market is slowing from the frenzy we saw over the past two years. But what does that mean for you if you're thinking of selling your home in the Boston area?

If you're thinking about making a move, you probably want to know what's going to happen to home prices for the rest of the year. While experts say price growth will moderate due to the shifting market, ongoing appreciation is expected. That means home prices won't fall. Here's a look at two key reasons experts forecast continued price growth: supply and demand.

Many people are wondering: will home prices fall this year? Whether you're a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters to you. Let's break down what's happening with home prices in the Boston area, where experts say they're headed, and how this impacts your homeownership goals.

Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values in the Boston area over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago.

Many people have questions about home prices right now. How much have prices risen over the past 12 months? What's happening with home values right now? What's projected for next year? Here's a look at the answers to all three of these questions.