3.2. Use Value vs Market Value

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is use value in housing?

   Hint

   Think about how dwellers experience their homes.

2. 2.

   Define market value.

   Hint

   Consider how a house is valued in the real estate market.

3. 3.

   What does use value focus on in housing?

   • Market price
   • Personal satisfaction
   • Structural integrity

   Hint

   Think about what truly makes a house a home.

4. 4.

   True or False: Market value is determined by personal modifications to a house.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the influence of market trends.

5. 5.

   Analyze the implications of prioritizing market value over use value in the housing market. What might be the long-term effects on communities?

   Hint

   Consider how this focus may limit personal expression in housing.

6. 6.

   Discuss how government policies can facilitate the transition from transitional shelters to permanent homes while balancing use and market value.

   Hint

   Reflect on the roles of support mechanisms in transitional housing contexts.