The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Given chart illustrates percentage changes of house prices during the time span of 1990-2002, taking 1989 as a base year. The chart conveys data of five cities.
Between 1990 and 1995 mean price changes proved to be negative for 3 out of 5 observed cities. New York experienced a 5% decrease, while in Tokyo and London this figure was slightly higher (7%). Madrid and Frankfurt saw minuscule increases of 1% and 2% respectively.
Situation has considerably changed in the following years, with New York prices increasing by 5%, while accommodation in London has appreciated by 12%. Increase in...
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