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How are home values really determined? Ultimately values are determined by Buyers and Sellers. Appraisers reflect the history of values in an area reflecting values of "what an informed Buyer has been willing to pay for a home and what a Seller has been willing to accept." Realizing that replacement costs of a house are consistent to an area, appraisers separate land and house values. Therefore, the two variables in a house are replacement costs and location of land. In simple terms a house go up in value as replacement costs increases and demand for location increases. Demand for location is like waves in a pond. As one travels away from economic impact demand declines. Three elements have the greatest impact on land values "Location, Location, and Location." Better described as Employment, Shopping, and Schools. Travel time, as reflected in Transportation speed, to all three accelerate home values. For more information on the theory of real estate values, call Michael Bruner at 713-YES-1000 or 800-YES-JUDY or e-mail at: michael@bruner-realtors.com.
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