Kissimmee home prices: Need some help understanding why they appreciate?

When your home appreciates you have more resources to borrow against, and you make a higher profit when you sell. There are many different reasons why property values in Kissimmee vary. So, how can you be sure what you're purchasing now will appreciate over time? It's critical that you choose a real estate agent in Kissimmee who is familiar with the factors that affect local prices.

Many assume that the economy is the number one factor impacting real estate appreciation. Clearly, there are several issues on a national level that influence your property's value: unemployment, mortgage rates, quarterly earnings reports, and more. However, your home's value and the factors that play the most significant role in its appreciation depend on the local Kissimmee economy and housing market.

Location in a community - People typically want homes in the areas with the best and most convenient places we go often or everyday, like our schools and jobs. So when it comes to retaining their value, these communities typically appreciate the best.

Recent sales - Your REALTOR^® should provide you with facts and figures on the recent home sales in the areas that you'd like to live in. You'll want to know average time on market, selling versus listing price and more.

The appreciation history - Is the area thought to be desirable because of its location or affordability? Have home prices risen or declined over the past 5 to 10 years?

Economic factors - Have businesses moved into or away from an area? Are local companies hiring? Is there a fair mixture of work in an area, or does it count on just one industry? These items play a role.