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What property appreciates the most?

 Question: What type of property appreciates faster – condo, townhouse, or single-family? Answer: Since 2012, the data is clear – single-family homes appreciate the fastest, followed by townhouses/duplexes, and then condos. Since 2012, the average single-family home has appreciated 69% compared to 27% for condos.

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Question: What type of property appreciates faster – condo, townhouse, or single-family?

Answer: Since 2012, the data is clear – single-family homes appreciate the fastest, followed by townhouses/duplexes, and then condos. Since 2012, the average single-family home has appreciated 69% compared to 27% for condos. This pattern was true before the pandemic market sent single-family home prices through the roof (see 2016/2018 numbers below), but was amplified over the last two years as demand intensified for

single-family homes.

South Arlington Appreciating Faster Than North Arlington

Based on appreciation since 2012, South Arlington has been a better investment than North Arlington for all three property types. I expect that trend to continue as new construction picks up steam in South Arlington, Columbia Pike development continues to thrive, and Amazon HQ2 expands hiring.

Two-Bedroom Condos Appreciate Faster Than One-Bedroom

Two-bedroom condos consistently offer a higher return than comparable one-bedroom units. South Arlington condos have appreciated so much since 2012 that even a one-bedroom condo in South Arlington has produced a higher percentage return than a two-bedroom condo in North Arlington since 2012. Of course, return on investment isn’t the only consideration when buying a home and you certainly need a lot more money to afford a single-family home (avg over $1.3M in 2022) than a condo (avg $533k in 2022) and a 2BR condo (avg $633k in 2022) over a 1BR (avg $377k in 2022), but for most buyers, having a good understanding of how historical returns compare by property type and size should influence decision-making. But please don’t forget that most single-family homes will also require a much higher maintenance, repair, and replacement budget than townhouses and condos (even accounting for condo fees) in order to access those higher long term returns. If you’d like to discuss buying, selling, investing, or renting, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at Eli@EliResidential.com. If you’d like a question answered in my weekly column or to discuss buying, selling, renting, or investing, please send an email to Eli@EliResidential.com. To read any of my older posts, visit the blog section of my website at EliResidential.com. Call me directly at (703) 539-2529. Video summaries of some articles can be found on YouTube on the Ask Eli, Live With Jean playlist. Eli Tucker is a licensed Realtor in Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland with RLAH Real Estate | @properties, 4040 N Fairfax Dr #10C Arlington VA 22203. (703) 390-9460.

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'Puts a death sentence on the sale! ' Six common mistakes to avoid when selling your house Choosing the wrong estate agent. ... Asking too much. ... Not accepting early offers. ... Showing buyers around yourself. ... Saying “no” to viewings. ... Ignoring maintenance.

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Most people only ever move house once or twice in their lives. It’s a massive commitment both mentally and financially so how can you avoid the pitfalls of selling before that ‘For Sale’ sign even goes up? Property experts at House Move Pro have shared a few mistakes Britons make when selling and how to combat them.

1. Choosing the wrong estate agent

An estate agent not performing is one of the key reasons that a house sale can falter. The experts said: “There is nothing worse than being tied into a contract with an estate agent when viewings fall flat or after that initial flurry of excitement, you still haven’t had one single offer. “Picking the right estate agent doesn’t always mean going for the one who gives you the highest valuation or the cheapest commission rate.” They suggested that Britons do their research and find out who people are using in the area, how quickly do they sell homes on their books, what’s their track record on achieving the asking price and how many people in their office would be able to talk enthusiastically and with knowledge about the property. The experts added: “Before you choose, make sure you get all the facts and if you get a valuation, ask the estate agent to explain their reasoning.”

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