When you think of a secure place to invest your money, what is the first asset or investment that comes to mind? According to a recent Gallup poll, Real Estate has once again been voted as the #1 long term investment for the 12th year in a row! Are you surprised? We’re not. Homeownership is one of the top ways to build your wealth because homes typically grow in value over time, growing your equity and your net worth.

Here are the Gallup Poll Results for America’s Choice in Best Long Term Investment with Real Estate ranked as the most popular among Americans:

Real Estate – 37%
Gold – 23%
Stocks/Mutual Funds – 16%
Savings Accounts/CDs – 13%
Bonds – 5%
Cryptocurrency – 4%

A whopping 37% of Americans voted Real Estate as their top investment, followed by Gold at 23%. A home can provide you so many more benefits than just wealth accumulation. A home provides a roof over your head, stability, comfort, and income potential if you choose to use it as a rental. It is hard to sleep on a bar of gold! 

What are your real estate goals? Is it to purchase income property, or purchase an upleg property and turn your current residence into a rental? We will work with you to find the right property for your needs. We’re here and ready to help!

As the adage goes, the best time to buy real estate was 20 years ago and the second best time is today. There will always be opportunities in real estate, whether it is a fixed upper that needs some elbow grease and sweat equity; a duplex that you can live in and rent out the other unit; or buying a home on a large lot that has the space and potential to build an ADU. 

What are some real estate conversations that pop up every week for us? 
– How do we use Proposition 19 to transfer our property tax base? 
– How can a 1031 exchange help us defer taxes on my income property? 
– Can you use rents for a duplex to qualify for the loan? 
– What is the bare minimum a seller has to do by law in order to sell? 

Real estate conversations are always happening for us.

This summer our goal is to meet with clients, friends, and family one-on-one to connect about life and answer their real estate questions. Life and real estate often happen hand in hand: you get married, you get a new job, your family is growing, your kids move out, you lose a parent, you outgrow your house — all of these life things turn into real estate decisions. We would love to help you through the tough questions and sticky logistics! 

 

This content is not the product of the National Association of REALTORS®, and may not reflect NAR's viewpoint or position on these topics and NAR does not verify the accuracy of the content.