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Behind the Data: How We Actually Calculate Investment Scores

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November 13, 2025
THE BOTTOM LINE

Our Investment Score (1-100) answers one question: which towns offer best long-term value retention for $800K-$1.5M buyers? Transparent methodology uses 9,550+ sales across 86 towns with 73% prediction accuracy.

WHO NEEDS THIS

Data-driven buyers wanting to understand how we score Winchester 91/100 and Revere 55/100.

KEY INSIGHTS
  • Four weighted components: School quality (35%), Appreciation (30%), Value positioning (20%), Risk/Stability (15%)
  • 9,550+ property sales analyzed from 2020-2025 for historical validation
  • Not measuring luxury or prestige—measuring future return potential for owner-occupiers
  • 73% accuracy within ±10 points when predicting 5-year outcomes
  • Complete transparency: all data sources, weights, and calculations publicly documented
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