Sell or Keep the House?: ten years on, by appreciation
2026 law · reviewed September 7, 2026
| House appreciation | Kept: position after 10 years | Sold: position after 10 years | Keeping ahead by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2% | $711,060 | $749,484 | $-38,425 |
| 3% | $810,997 | $749,484 | $61,513 |
| 4% | $920,060 | $749,484 | $170,575 |
| 5% | $1,038,980 | $749,484 | $289,496 |
The example house kept or sold, after ten years, at four appreciation rates, with a 5 percent return on the proceeds and $36,000 of yearly rent (hypothetical assumptions; method reviewed September 7, 2026).
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