How Fiber Internet Boosts the Value of Your Home
As our homes have come to serve triple duty as living spaces, classrooms, and offices, high-speed internet is more than just a convenience – it’s an essential part of modern life. Experts are finding that homes with fast and reliable internet available are valued higher than homes without.
According to the Fiber Broadband Association, homes with fiber internet access sold for an average of 3.1% more than homes without fiber access.
To put that in perspective, the median price of homes sold in Loveland, Colorado, in May 2023 was $509,200 (according to Realtor.com). That means a fiber internet connection adds about $15,785.20 in value!
How does fiber internet add value?
- Faster sales and higher home prices. Buyers are including high-speed, quality internet access on their checklist of must-haves when looking at homes. They want to make sure that a home’s technical infrastructure fits their digital needs and lifestyle. A home with fiber internet can easily accommodate the exponential growth of the Internet of Things, making it more attractive to potential buyers.
- Function and Convenience. With symmetrical speeds, fiber internet lets homeowners stream high-definition video, download and upload large files quickly, and work from home without any problems. This can make the home more enjoyable and productive for all residents.
- Improved security. Fiber internet is more secure than other types of internet connections, such as cable or DSL. This is because fiber-optic cables are less susceptible to interference from outside sources.
- Increased reliability. Fiber internet is more reliable than other types of internet connections. This is because fiber-optic cables are less likely to be damaged by weather or other factors.
- Reduced latency. Latency is the time it takes for data to travel from one point to another. Fiber internet has lower latency than other types of internet connections. This means that you will experience less lag when gaming or streaming video.
By bringing fiber past every home and business in Loveland, Pulse is helping to make our community an even more desirable place to live.
Pulse encourages new builders to install conduit during the construction process with a $150 rebate per home. Learn more about our Fiber to the Home Rebate at pulsefiber.org/Developers.
Pulse offers fiber internet with speeds of up to 10 Gigs in and around the Loveland, Colorado, community. Check out our service area at pulsefiber.org/Map or see if Pulse is available at your home or business at pulsefiber.org/Check-Availability.
