Ask Sid: Find Real Estate Values, Neighborhood Market Trends - AARP Bulletin

What s the Joneses House Worth

Q. Considering how much real estate values have tanked across the country, how can I determine how my neighborhood has fared? A. Some websites that will help: displays homes for sale in your area and how much their asking prices have recently changed. Another place to check is which provides ownership records and neighborhood market trends. At you type in an address or ZIP code and learn which neighborhoods are appreciating—or declining—in value. At the same site you can also get data on such things as schools, crime, income levels and ethnicity. And to see how walkable an area or address is—distances to parks, schools, stores, etc.—check out . Sid Kirchheimer writes about health and consumer issues. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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