Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Home Value Appreciation

For many home buyers, the future value of the property greatly affects the decision of whether to purchase a certain house or not.   Since purchasing a house will be about the biggest investment that you'll ever make, it is vital to understand what affects the appreciation of properties.

When a property increases its value the homeowner can get a greater profit when they sell in the future.  However, when the value of the property decreases, the homeowner can get less profit when they sell.

Home values fluctuate regularly for a variety of reasons, but in the long run homes have always increased in value. The appreciation and depreciation of a house are trigerred by employment rates, interest rates, business growth, housing supply, demand, affordability, crime rate, weather, quality-of-life issues, the quality of schools and other factors. The price that a home buyer is willing to pay greatly depends on these factors.

Other factor includes the condition of the house. Remodelling a home - like upgrading the bedroom, kitchen or the living room increases the value of the property.  In addition to that, location is also one of  the biggest factor that affects the value of the property. 

Just take note that when the value of a house increases, it is always for the benefit of the owner.  Let's say for example, you are renting a place in the area where the value of the properties has increased, it is likely that your landlord will increase your rent to the maximum cap. Paying the increased rent will definitely put a dent in your budget!

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