Reading the map

Read a map like a local

Rivers, rail lines, and green space are the fastest tells for where a home sits — and what it's worth.

Three fast signals

Prices usually rise toward rivers, lakes, and the coast.

Stations and lines pull demand — and price — along them.

Parks and squares mark desirable, often pricier, pockets.

Decide which way prices fall in this area.

Use façade era and street width to place the home on that line.

Zoom in and drop the pin where the evidence points.

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