Buying Investments Archives - J.P. Cook

Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. Respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks/mutual funds, gold, savings accounts/CDs, or bonds. For the fourth year in a row, Real Estate has come out on top as the best long-term investment! This year’s results showed that 34% of

Tax Return Depressing? Owning a Home Could Help

April 20, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Investment Properties, tax tips, taxes

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Many Americans got some depressing news this week; either their tax return was not as large as they had hoped or, in some cases, they were told they owed additional money to either the Federal or State government or both. One way to save on taxes is to own your own home. According to the Tax

The Connection Between Home Prices and Family Wealth

March 29, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

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Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate 3.22% per year on average and to grow by 17.3% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position? As an example, let’s assume a young couple purchased and closed on a $250,000 home in

Growing Your Wealth: 3 Reasons Why Real Estate Is the Ultimate Long-Term Investment

September 16, 2016

Investment Properties

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While many people may be hesitant to consider real estate as a viable long-term investment, owning property has a steady historical track record and isn’t as volatile as other investment markets can be. Any investor who hasn’t seriously considered it as an option should take a closer look at the benefits of owning real estate

Forbes Magazine: Should You Invest In Arizona Real Estate?

July 12, 2016

Housing Market, Investment Properties, Real Estate Tips

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Quick Hits: If you’re planning to buy a home in Phoenix, Flagstaff or Prescott, do it now, because prices are going up for the next few years. Investments in single-family rental properties have good potential mainly in Phoenix. Apartment developments have the best potential in Phoenix, where splitting homes into rental units is also attractive,

Thinking About Buying An Investment Property? 6 Tips To Ensure You Don’t Get Fleeced

June 11, 2014

Investment Properties

Purchasing an investment property is one of the most important decisions that you'll ever be a part of. As such, it's a necessity to make your decisions with only the most careful of consideration.