The Global Real Estate BlogRecently posted or modified blog posts in the category - Market Reporthttps://www.theluxdwelling.com/blog/Copyright TheLuxDwelling.com2022-02-23T14:59:26-07:00tag:theluxdwelling.com,2012-09-20:11891Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a RowIn an annual <a href="https://news.gallup.com/poll/349607/americans-expect-home-prices-rise-divided-buying.aspx" title="Gallup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gallup</a> poll, Americans chose real estate as the best long-term investment. And it’s not the first time it’s topped the list, either. Real estate has been on a winning streak for the past eight years, consistently gaining traction as the best <a href="https://www.mykcm.com/2022/01/21/americans-choose-real-estate-as-the-best-investment-infographic/" title="long-term investment">long-term investment</a> (see graph below):
<a href="https://files.mykcm.com/2022/02/18105653/20220221-MEM-ENG.png" target="_blank" rel="" class="use_kcm_lightbox"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-101232" src="https://files.mykcm.com/2022/02/18105653/20220221-MEM-ENG.png" alt="Real Estate Voted the Best Investment Eight Years in a Row | MyKCM" width="600" height="450" srcset="https://files.mykcm.com/2022/02/18105653/20220221-MEM-ENG.png 960w, https://files.mykcm.com/2022/02/18105653/20220221-MEM-ENG-600x450.png 600w, https://files.mykcm.com/2022/02/18105653/20220221-MEM-ENG-768x576.png 768w, https://files.mykcm.com/2022/02/18105653/20220221-MEM-ENG-100x75.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a>If you’re thinking about purchasing a home this year, this poll should reassure you. Even when inflation is rising like it is today, Americans agree an investment like real estate truly shines.
Why Is Real Estate a Great Investment During Times of High Inflation?
With inflation reaching its highest level in <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/consumer-prices-inflation-highest-rate-in-40-years/" title="40 years" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">40 years</a>, it’s more important than ever to understand the financial benefits of homeownership. Rising inflation means prices are increasing across the board. That includes goods, services, housing costs, and more. But when you purchase your home, you lock in your monthly housing payments, effectively shielding yourself from increasing housing payments. James Royal, Senior Wealth Management Reporter at Bankrate, <a href="https://www.bankrate.com/investing/inflation-hedges-to-protect-against-rising-prices/" title="explains" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">explains</a> it like this:
“A fixed-rate mortgage allows you to maintain the biggest portion of housing expenses at the same payment. Sure, property taxes will rise and other expenses may creep up, but your monthly housing payment remains the same.”
If you’re a <a href="https://www.mykcm.com/2022/01/04/avoid-the-rental-trap-in-2022/" title="renter">renter</a>, you don’t have that same benefit, and you aren’t protected from increases in your housing costs, especially rising rents.
History Shows During Inflationary Periods, Home Prices Rise as Well
As a homeowner, your house is an asset that typically increases in value over time, even during inflation. That‘s because, as prices rise, the value of your home does, too. And that makes <a href="https://www.mykcm.com/2022/01/12/two-ways-homebuyers-can-win-in-todays-market/" title="buying a home">buying a home</a> a great hedge during periods of high inflation. Natalie Campisi, Advisor Staff for Forbes, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/homebuying-can-hedge-against-inflation/" title="notes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">notes</a>:
“Tangible assets like real estate get more valuable over time, which makes buying a home a good way to spend your money during inflationary times.”
Bottom Line
Housing truly is a strong investment, especially when inflation is high. When you lock in a mortgage payment, you’re shielded from housing cost increases, and you own an asset that typically gains value with time. If you want to better understand how buying a home could be a great investment for you, let’s connect today.
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Rising Home Equity Can Power Your Next Move
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Some Highlights
According to CoreLogic, homeowners across the country are gaining significant <a href="https://www.corelogic.com/insights-download/homeowner-equity-report.aspx" title="equity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">equity</a>.
Over the past year, the average homeowner gained <a href="https://www.mykcm.com/2020/09/24/home-equity-gives-sellers-options-in-todays-market/" title="$9,800">$9,800</a> in equity, growing their overall net worth.
If you’re ready to sell your house and begin looking for your dream home, let’s connect to plan how your equity can make that possible.
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