Unlike other assets, such as your car, a home often appreciates over time. Typically, real estate values tend to appreciate because there’s only so much space for new development. As time goes on, there’s generally more demand for less land, driving up value. If demand drops, however, prices could go down.
Other factors that can influence changes in home value are:
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1. How much the house sold for in the past
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2. Market conditions, such as the number of homes available and strength of the economy
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3. Square footage
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4. Age and condition of the house and property
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5. Surrounding developments