[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2srvnz7lvenvu":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":48,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":52},{"item":4,"previous":36,"next":42},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":12,"body":13,"agentsBottomLine":14,"bodyImage":15,"isInfographic":16,"categories":17,"isVideo":16,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":34,"updatedAt":35},55536,"real-estate-still-holds-the-title-of-best-long-term-investment","Real Estate Still Holds the Title of Best Long-Term Investment","\u003Cp>With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting.\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240626\u002F20240702--original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240730\u002FSTM-Banner-Reasons-to-Own-2021-7--original.jpg","\u003Cp>With all the headlines circulating about \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F12\u002Fhome-prices-arent-declining-but-headlines-might-make-you-think-they-are\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">home prices\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F02\u002Fwhat-is-going-on-with-mortgage-rates\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">mortgage rates\u003C\u002Fa>, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F15\u002Fwhy-a-condo-may-be-a-great-option-for-your-first-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">buy a home\u003C\u002Fa> right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that investing in a home is still a \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F01\u002Fthe-perks-of-buying-over-renting\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">powerful decision\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>According to the experts at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnews.gallup.com\u002Fpoll\u002F645107\u002Fstocks-gold-down-americans-best-investment-ratings.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cem>Gallup\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa>, real estate has been crowned the top long-term investment for a whopping 12 years in a row. It has consistently beat out other investment types like gold, stocks, and bonds. Just take a look at the graph below – it speaks volumes:\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240626\u002F20240702-Real-Estate-Voted-Best-Long-Term-Investment-original.png\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240626\u002F20240702-Real-Estate-Voted-Best-Long-Term-Investment-original.png\" alt=\"No Caption Received\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But why does real estate continue to reign supreme as a top-notch long-term investment? It’s because, even today, buying a home can be your golden ticket to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F04\u002F17\u002Fis-it-better-to-rent-than-buy-a-home-right-now-1\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">building wealth\u003C\u002Fa> over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlike other investments that can feel a bit like riding a rollercoaster with all the ups and downs and ongoing risk factors, real estate follows a more predictable and positive pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>History shows home values \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F03\u002F13\u002Fyour-home-is-a-powerful-investment\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">usually rise\u003C\u002Fa>. And while \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F13\u002Fhome-prices-are-climbing-in-these-top-cities\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">prices\u003C\u002Fa> may vary by market, that means as time goes by, your house is likely to appreciate in value. And that helps you grow your net worth in a big way. As an article from \u003Cem>Realtor.com\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.realtor.com\u002Fadvice\u002Ffinance\u002Feveryones-talking-about-home-equity-heres-what-yours-means-in-todays-market\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">explains\u003C\u002Fa>:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Homeownership has long been tied to building wealth—and for good reason. \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>Instead of throwing rent money out the window each month, owning a home allows you to build home equity. And over time, equity can turn your mortgage debt into a sizeable asset.” \u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>So, if you’re on the fence about whether to \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2024\u002F05\u002F17\u002Fshould-i-rent-or-buy-a-home-infographic\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">rent or buy\u003C\u002Fa>, remember that real estate was consistently voted the best long-term investment for a reason. And if you want to get in on that action, it may make sense to go ahead and buy (if you’re ready and able).\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>When it comes to building wealth that stands the test of time, real estate is the name of the game. If you’re ready to start on your own journey toward homeownership, let’s connect today.\u003C\u002Fp>","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240626\u002F20240702-Real-Estate-Voted-Best-Long-Term-Investment-original.png",false,[18,22,26,30],{"id":19,"name":20,"slug":21},5,"For Buyers","buyers",{"id":23,"name":24,"slug":25},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":27,"name":28,"slug":29},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":31,"name":32,"slug":33},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips","2024-07-02T10:30:00Z","2024-08-29T18:06:44Z",{"id":37,"slug":38,"title":39,"featuredImage":40,"publishedAt":41,"contentType":10,"isVideo":16},55432,"what-to-do-when-your-house-didnt-sell","What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240625\u002F20240701-What-To-Do-When-Your-House-Didn-t-Sell-original.png","2024-07-01T10:30:00Z",{"id":43,"slug":44,"title":45,"featuredImage":46,"publishedAt":47,"contentType":10,"isVideo":16},55917,"homeowners-gained-28k-in-equity-over-the-past-year","Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20240701\u002F20240703-Homeowners-Gained-28K-in-Equity-over-the-Past-Year-original.png","2024-07-03T10:30:00Z",{"cover":49,"open":50,"shareSpread":51},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[53,57,58,62,66,70,71,75,79,80,84,88,92,96,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132,133,137,141,145,149,153,157],{"id":54,"name":55,"slug":56},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":19,"name":20,"slug":21},{"id":59,"name":60,"slug":61},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":63,"name":64,"slug":65},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":67,"name":68,"slug":69},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":23,"name":24,"slug":25},{"id":72,"name":73,"slug":74},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":76,"name":77,"slug":78},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":27,"name":28,"slug":29},{"id":81,"name":82,"slug":83},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":85,"name":86,"slug":87},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":89,"name":90,"slug":91},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":93,"name":94,"slug":95},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":97,"name":98,"slug":99},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":101,"name":102,"slug":103},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":105,"name":106,"slug":107},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":109,"name":110,"slug":111},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":113,"name":114,"slug":115},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":117,"name":118,"slug":119},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":121,"name":122,"slug":123},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":125,"name":126,"slug":127},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":129,"name":130,"slug":131},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":31,"name":32,"slug":33},{"id":134,"name":135,"slug":136},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":138,"name":139,"slug":140},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":142,"name":143,"slug":144},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":146,"name":147,"slug":148},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":150,"name":151,"slug":152},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":154,"name":155,"slug":156},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":158,"name":159,"slug":160},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]