To take much of the guesswork
out of your consideration about whether a particular property in town is a good investment, you can check on the actual selling price of
similar homes in the neighborhood.
Some sales information, such as the selling
price, the financing terms, and the transaction dates, is public information.
Your Realtor will have record of all recent sales. You can find out how
properties have been appreciating, based on actual sales, rather than from the
neighbors (they could be wrong!). Driving by comparable homes can give you an
idea about how they compare with the property you are considering. Your Realtor
may have seen these homes and can give you additional information to help you
make a decision.
