1. What is Percentage Increase?

Percentage increase measures how much a value has grown relative to its original amount. In real estate, it shows the appreciation of a property's value over time.

2. How the Calculator Works

The calculator uses the percentage increase formula:

Where:

• New Price — Current or selling price of the property
• Old Price — Original purchase price of the property

Example: If a home was purchased for $200,000 and is now worth $250,000, the calculation would be: (($250,000 - $200,000) / $200,000) × 100 = 25% increase.

3. Importance in Real Estate

Details: Tracking percentage increases helps homeowners understand their investment growth, compare property appreciation rates, and make informed decisions about selling or refinancing.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the original purchase price and current market value. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will show both the dollar amount increase and the percentage increase.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Should I include renovation costs in the old price?
A: No, the old price should reflect only the purchase price. Renovation costs can be considered separately when evaluating total investment.

Q2: How does this differ from annual appreciation rate?
A: This shows total increase. For annual rate, divide by number of years owned.

Q3: What's a good percentage increase for real estate?
A: Varies by market, but historically U.S. homes appreciate 3-5% annually on average.

Q4: Does this account for inflation?
A: No, this is nominal increase. For real increase, adjust old price for inflation first.

Q5: Can I use this for commercial properties?
A: Yes, the calculation works for any asset where you want to measure value increase.