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Old 05-24-2013, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN View Post
Just a question directed to villagers who own small ranches or villas and have lived in them for over 7 years. How much more do you think your home is now compared to the purchase price? We have a 2-2 austin, paid 162,500 in 2005. Between landscaping, all tile floors, better countertops, and other misc. items, have spent 20,000. At most i don't think i would get high 160's. This in part because we bought at the absolute highest prices and you reach diminishing returns when adding on to a smaller home.
Home values have been going up over the last year or so and have recovered a fair portion of the loss between 08 and 11.