If you want to know the real value of your home, look across the street.
Nearby homes, stores and facilities play a huge role in determining your property value. A healthy neighborhood guarantees a steady rise, while an unhealthy neighborhood will enter a vicious cycle.
With help from seasoned real estate experts and a top-ranked appraiser, we've compiled the best ways to tell whether your neighborhood is in decline.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/10-signs-that-your-neighborhoods-property-value-is-declining-2012-3#ixzz3jFALNFnX