00:00There's no denying that tensions are high whenever conversations get political,
00:05and it turns out that having neighbors with extreme political opinions,
00:09Democrat, Republican, or otherwise, can cost you tens of thousands of dollars.
00:15A real estate broker with Coldwell Banker told HuffPost that political flags and large signs
00:21can greatly impact the property's value, noting that, quote,
00:24The home buying process is incredibly emotional, and buyers want to know their neighbors don't have extreme views
00:31or have values that may differ from them.
00:35Experts say people may actually pass on a home in an area where their neighbor may be on, quote, the other team.
00:43Ultimately, agents say a neighbor's provocative signs can cause a home to sit on the market longer.
00:48This could lead to lower-priced offers or even an eventual price reduction, netting fewer proceeds for the seller.
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