Location still decides value. What buyers mean by a good location has changed enough that pricing off zip code alone now misses regularly.
The hybrid home
Properties that support working, living and hosting in the same footprint carry a premium. A dedicated workspace has moved from a bonus to something many buyers screen for.
Connectivity as curb appeal
Reliable internet and modern electrical capacity have become baseline expectations. Their absence is a deduction in a way it simply was not a few years ago.
The village effect
Walkable access to daily needs supports value more consistently than proximity to a downtown core. People are buying the ten minute radius around the house.
Sustainability as standard
Efficiency has shifted from a bonus feature to an expected one, driven by the monthly cost of running a home rather than by preference.
Traditional versus modern value
The old checklist weighted size, commute and school ratings. The current one weights flexibility, connectivity, walkable amenity and running costs. Pricing to the old list is how well-located homes end up sitting.
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