CalculateRealEstateROI

Appreciation

Path of Progress

Geographic vector of urban growth where infrastructure and demand expand outward.

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Plain-English explanation

Buy 3–5 miles ahead of the wave; let the city come to you.

Examples

  • East Austin appreciation following downtown's eastward expansion 2012–22.

Common mistakes

  • Buying 'path of progress' without verifying actual infrastructure plans.

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