The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices
Some Highlights
- If recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.
- Home values almost always go up in the long run. And the long-term gains offset any short-term dips. Basically, if you plan to live there for 5 or more years, you should be able to buffer yourself against any short-term declines.
- Connect with an agent to have a conversation about what’s happening with prices in your market.
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