Tag: home value

Will a Nearby Wind Farm Blow Away Your Property Value?

Today, huge wind farms are spreading across parts of America. How does having a wind farm next to your property affect its value? Is it cost-effective to let a wind farm be built on your land, given the subsidy you’ll receive? Let’s blow through the hot air and get to the truth.  Visible and audible… Read more »

Finding Value and Charm In an Existing Home

New is nice, but in the case of a home purchase, buyers may be tempted by what an existing house has to offer. Take a look at the pros and cons of purchasing a “used” home. Charm is priceless. Existing homes, especially those built in the 1950’s or before, often offer architectural elements, historic charm… Read more »

How Neighbors Can Help (or Hurt) Your Home’s Value

Recent home sales in your neighborhood are a good predictor of the price your home might fetch, but your neighbors — good and bad — are also likely to play a major role. Here are four examples of how the neighbors and the area surrounding your neighborhood may help or hurt your home’s value. Neatness… Read more »