What drives property values in Los Angeles to move up and down?

Property prices are continually changing. Property values appreciate in the long term almost always. But, of course, in real estate there are no "sure things".

When your home appreciates you have a larger asset to borrow against, and you make a bigger profit when you sell. There are different reasons why property values in Los Angeles vary. So, how will you be sure what you're investing in right now will appreciate over time? Choosing an agent in Los Angeles who knows the factors that influence local prices is the most important aspect.


   


Many believe that the economy is the most critical factor impacting real estate appreciation. After all, there are several issues on a national level that impact your home's value: unemployment, mortgage rates, inflation, and more. However, your house's value and the features that play the biggest role in its appreciation are specific to the local Los Angeles economy and housing market.

Let Keller Williams Realty help you with your first home purchase in Los Angeles Access to services - Most people want homes in the regions with the most useful features, like our jobs and schools. So when it comes to holding their value, these areas generally appreciate much more reliably than areas lacking key features.

Recent home sales - How long are homes up for sale before closing? Are sellers needing to discount much? A lot of data can be retrieved from public records, but a good agent with access to the local MLS will often be able to provide a more complete picture.

History of appreciation - In the past 5-10 years, have home prices increased or decreased? Does location or affordability affect how desirable the neighborhood is believed to be?

Local economy - Is there a nice combination of job types in an area, or does it rely upon just one industry? Have companies moved into or away from an area? Are local companies hiring? All these play a part.

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Direct: 310.614.1393|Fax: 310.882.6821
7920 Sunset Blvd. | Suite 100 
Los Angeles, CA 90046
California Department of Real Estate License #01374718

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