As data centers spread, not all U.S. housing markets react the same way

A new study indicates that the proliferation of data centers across the United States has inconsistent effects on local housing markets rather than a uniform impact on property values. While realtors are increasingly asked to project how these facilities influence residential real estate, research suggests that market reactions vary significantly by location. The findings conclude there is no universal trend, as regional factors play a decisive role in how home values respond to nearby data center development.
Realtors around the U.S. are being asked to explain how data centers could affect home values. But a new study shows there is no universal answer.
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