Do Property Values Decrease When Drilling is Nearby?

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Does nearby drilling have a negative effect on real estate values? It’s a debate that has raged over the past several years. The drilling industry will say that on average, housing prices are unaffected by drilling. But if drilling is close—very close—there seems little doubt that it can negatively impact a homeowner’s property value. It’s one of the issues that those of us who support drilling must face honestly and openly. And figure out how to address it.

A case in point comes from a home owner in the suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio (Cuyahoga County).


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