We sold our 2000 SF Orange County CA House two years ago for $785,000. Had a good sized Lot for the area. We bought it for $240,000 in the early 90’s.
The people who purchased it put in another (what I estimate to be) $50,000 to $80,000 to make it the Home they wanted.
We figured they would be underwater for a while. Boy, were we wrong. They can easily get a Million (and probably more) for it now if they decided to sell.
Like everything is Life, timing is everything.
True that about timing !
The same thing as with prepping = It's all about timing !
If you prep in advance of the shortage it's called being smart, wise, or prudent;
but, if you prep during a shortage, it's called "hoarding", and everyone covets your goods and is envious.
The other rule of real estate is :" Location, location, location ..."
Everyone wants temperate climate and temperature, blue skies, and where it only rains at night to refresh the lawn and the town reservoir.
That about eliminates about 47 of the other States.. You have already been Blessed !