It's very rare or more likely never that I've posted a picture or chart without much explanation. However, this chart showing the return on investment over the last decade requires very little commentary. Granted... depending upon your timing, your return may be significantly different. However, the chart does make its point.
Please note: Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future returns.
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Brian shows that over a long period of time, real estate is a great investment. Not a get rich quick scheme like a lot of people seem to think. Thanks.
This says it all. These are the kind of positives realtors need to get the word out on. I see that this can be reblogged - doing this.
Wow, great chart Brian.
This is one time where a picture is worth a thousand words is TRUE.
Encouraging, to homeowners.
Brian - Timing is everything, but big picture, this is an excellent point !
Brian - Just tweeted this post !
This is a great example of what investment to purchase. For the long term, homeowners are still making money.
Brian, very well done. No, I mean excellent. This visual gets the point across.
In 1997-98 I bought a boatload of rare, low population, numismatic gold coins. And the ROI is? Um, huge!
And they don't call me at 3am!
Great post. Worthy of a reblog! Thanks
The truth is that this has less to do with market timing, and everything to do with holding period. Over the last 50 or so years, in almost every market area you would have realized a gain over any 10-year period. In most areas, a holding period of just five years would have been enough.