by Marc Dosik
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I was talking with a client about purchasing a second home, and came across this cool interactive map of home value appreciations in the United States. You can check how home prices have dramatically changed in DC and any area in the US.

The map demonstrates home value appreciation rates over different time periods and in each state. Press the arrow on either side to go from three months, to one year to five years, and beyond. You can even drill down to your local information by entering an address or zip code.

This map shows the long-term value of a real estate investment. It’s a useful tool if you’re looking to buy, and interesting generally to see how home values have shifted over the years.