Who To Believe In Real Estate News

Here's more timely information about Raleigh real estate from Rick Freeman and Amy Davis

, the Freeman/Davis Home Team at Allen Tate in the Triangle.

Hearing conflicting viewpoints and opinions like these can cloud decisions about buying a home. Stocks are tanking! No, the economy is recovering! It's a good time to buy! No, it's time to sell! Is homeownership really a good investment?

Consider that:

---Comparisons between investments can be misleading especially when local real estate trends are compared to stock market bubbles, which are tied to the national economy.

---When you put money into the stock market, the total value of your portfolio is at risk. For instance, if you invest $100,000 in the stock market and it drops in value by 20%, you've actually lost $20,000. In real estate, a buyer can purchase a home with a down payment as low as 3% (or even lower in some cases). If, after a $100,000 home is purchased, its value drops by $20,000, the homeowner has actually only risked the down payment of $3,000.

---When investments grow in value, it takes a much higher percentage growth in the stock market to result in the real money growth afforded by real estate.

---Homeowners can sell their home every two years and take a large portion of the profit tax-free ($250,000 for single home sellers; $500,000 for married home sellers). Try doing that with the capital gains on your stock portfolio!

---Unlike stocks, your home protects you from the elements, provides a place to raise your family and becomes a storehouse of wonderful memories.

If you'd like to find out more about building your wealth through real estate, please give us a call. When the time is right for you to consider a real estate sale or purchase, visit our Raleigh Real Estate website. For wonderful opportunities on Raleigh Homes for sale, visit www.HomeSearchRALEIGH.com.

by: Rick Freeman

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