Advertisement

last index=2

Array
(
 [0] => 
 [1] => articles
 [2] => property
 [3] => 10-surprising-things-that-decrease-property-value?slide=4
)
WP_Term Object
(
 [term_id] => 15
 [name] => Property
 [slug] => property
 [term_group] => 0
 [term_taxonomy_id] => 15
 [taxonomy] => category
 [description] => 
 [parent] => 0
 [count] => 138
 [filter] => raw
 [cat_ID] => 15
 [category_count] => 138
 [category_description] => 
 [cat_name] => Property
 [category_nicename] => property
 [category_parent] => 0
)
check====property

10 surprising things that decrease property value

Your home is one of your biggest purchases, so it makes sense that you'd want to protect your investment. Read on to learn about 10 surprising things that decrease a home's property value.

By Amanda Prischak

4 of 10

Neighbourhood foreclosures

Neighbourhood foreclosures — Getty Images

A foreclosure close to your home hurts your home’s property value. That’s because appraisers look at comparable selling prices in your neighbourhood when estimating your home’s value. What’s more, foreclosed homes may sit vacant without any maintenance for a long time. That also doesn’t bode well for your property value.

4 of 10

Advertisement