Real Estate Investing 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

Real Estate Mogul: Here’s Why You Should Buy

May 8, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Investment Properties

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Real Estate mogul, Sean Conlon, host of The Deed: Chicago on CNBC, was recently asked the question, should you buy? Or should you rent a house? Conlon responded: “I am a true believer that you save every penny and you buy your first house… and that is still the fastest path to wealth in this

Don’t Let Your Luck Run Out!

March 17, 2017

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

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Some Highlights: The “Cost of Waiting to Buy” is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts that interest rates will increase to 4.8% by this time next year, while home prices are predicted to

Spring Forward: The Difference An Hour Makes

March 10, 2017

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Investment Properties, Move-Up Buyers

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Some Highlights: Don’t forget to set your clocks forward this Sunday, March 12th at 2:00 AM EST in observance of Daylight Savings Time. Unless of course, you are a resident of Arizona or Hawaii! Every hour in the United States: 649 homes are sold, 177 homes regain equity (meaning they are no longer underwater on

US Housing Market Shows Real Estate Investments are Sound

February 22, 2017

Buying A Home, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

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According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory, supporting the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment. The BH&J Index is a quarterly report that attempts to answer the question: In today’s housing market, is it better

Buying Real Estate vs. Buying Stocks: Here’s Why a Home Should Be Your Priority

January 12, 2017

Investment Properties

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Once you’re done with debt and you’ve started to save, it’s commonly the case that you’ll start hearing about the risks and rewards of investing in stocks or real estate. Unfortunately, it can be difficult for many people to know what type of investment is going to work better for them down the road. If

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

Real Estate Remains Top Investment Choice

May 6, 2016

Investment Properties

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Americans continue to choose real estate as the “best long-term investment” when given a choice between it and gold, stocks and mutual funds, savings accounts, and bonds. In fact, 35 percent of respondents to a recent poll from Gallup said they thought real estate was the best investment, up from 19 percent in August 2011.

Looking to Invest or Live in an Up and Coming Neighborhood? 5 Clues to Finding The Best Ones

March 10, 2016

Home Buyer Tips

Making a home purchase in a neighborhood that is sure to boom in the coming years can be a great real estate investment, but guessing on the next trendy locale may seem fraught with risk. If you're trying to determine which area will be up and coming down the road, here are some telltale signs that buying may be a benefit to your bank account.

Understanding How Home Equity Works and Why Buying a Home Can Be Your Best Investment

February 2, 2016

Real Estate Tips

Whether you've never heard the phrase 'home equity' before or you have a little familiarity, here are the ins and out of what it means and how this asset can help your financial outlook.