Property Appreciation

Definition

The magical process where your real estate magically increases in value while you sleep, right up until the market crashes.

Example Usage

I bought the condo for $300k and it appreciated to $500k, proving real estate is a perfect investment until it isn't.

Source: Real estate terminology

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When the bank decides it wants its house back, like a toddler reclaiming a toy it forgot about until someone else started playing with it. One person's financial tragedy is another person's "investment opportunity."

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Listing agreement

A contract between a homeowner and a real estate agent that gives the agent the right to sell your house and keep a commission if anyone buys it.

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comparables

Recently sold properties used to determine market value, cherry-picked by whichever party needs to prove their point. The art of comparing apples to slightly different apples.

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pocket listing clause

A contractual provision allowing agents to market properties privately before hitting the MLS, theoretically to preserve privacy but occasionally to preserve the agent's double commission. The VIP room of real estate.

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turnkey property

A property allegedly so perfect you could move in immediately with nothing but your keys and belongings. Spoiler: there's always something.

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