14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years.
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Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn’t changed in 14 years.

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?”

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.

You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.

Renting can feel like the easier choice right now.

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t.

There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important.

There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important.

Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now.

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.