January 26, 2020

Want a home that will be worth more? Move near public transportation

Taking the train or bus may sound like a drag – especially if you own a car. But driving yourself to work and back can be an expensive and time-consuming grind. That’s likely a big reason why many people choose to live near convenient public transportation options. In fact, doing so may even raise the value of your residence if you’re a homeowner.

A recent study by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that neighborhoods situated within a half-mile of public transit services had higher real estate values than communities further away from rail and bus lines.

Want to know more? Read my newest piece for CTW Features, as published in the Dallas Morning News, available here.