How often have you been advised to avoid buying the biggest or most expensive Fullerton homes for sale in a neighborhood? Somehow, the assumption is the larger, more expensive home won’t appreciate as much due to the surrounding smaller, less expensive homes. Therefore, when it comes time to sell the larger home, you’ll receive less profit due to a lower appreciation rate. If you really think about this concept, it doesn’t make sense.
Let’s say the smaller home appreciates at a rate of 6% per year, and the bigger home appreciates at a rate of only 2%. With the passing of time, the smaller home would have a higher resale price than the larger home-which of course wouldn’t happen. Implementing the rules of compound interest, we find this assumption to be untrue, just like the claim the nicest communities always appreciate faster.
It’s would be rare to find a situation where a larger home in a community sold for less than a smaller home. You’d be searching quite a few properties in a neighborhood to validate this fact. Whether the biggest house in a community is a good value for you hinges on your needs, your goals, and the home’s price compared to those encircling it. If you can purchase the larger home for just a little more than a smaller one, maybe it’s a good deal. But if you have to pay 50% more for the larger home, it won’t be worth it.
When you encounter the largest and most expensive homes in a neighborhood, pay special attention. Don’t assume the largest home wouldn’t be a great opportunity. Instead, spend time carefully analyzing if it’s a good value. Determine if you’re getting a lot more home for the money. You could discover a hidden deal.
It’s also important to research the size and features of the bigger home and compare them to your object’s and future goals. If you have lots of children or plan on setting up a home office or just want to live comfortably, the biggest home in a community of smaller homes may be your best value for the money.
Think about the potential options you have with all that extra room. What features have you always wanted in a home but never had the extra room for? Have you ever dreamed about setting up your own art library at home or a home gym or an arts and crafts area? Would you be able to rent a portion of the house to roommates for extra income or convert part of it into an in-law suite?
If you use the services of local Fullerton Realtors to show you the largest properties in a neighborhood encompassed by smaller properties, consider each one for its profit potential and value pricing.
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