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Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row

Infographic showing real estate as America's top long-term investment for 12 consecutive years, according to Gallup. A bar graph ranks investment choices: real estate (37%), gold (23%), stocks/mutual funds (16%), savings accounts/CDs (13%), bonds (5%), and cryptocurrency (4%). A quote from First American’s Senior Economist explains homeownership’s role in building long-term wealth. Bottom section includes contact info for Paul Garrison, JPAR® Real Estate.

In a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has once again been voted the best long-term investment. And it’s claimed that top spot for 12 straight years now. That’s because homeownership is one of the top ways to build your wealth, even with home price growth moderating and ongoing economic uncertainty. If you’ve been trying to decide if it makes sense to buy a home today, let’s connect and talk about the programs that can help you become a homeowner.

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