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Analyzing the Limits of Direct Property Improvements
A homeowner invests $100,000 in a luxury kitchen and bathroom remodel, expecting a significant increase in their property's value. However, an appraisal six months later shows only a minor increase, far less than the renovation's cost. Beyond the quality of the renovation itself, identify and explain two distinct types of external factors—one related to the immediate neighborhood and one related to the broader community—that could account for this outcome.
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