Every year, Gallup surveys Americans to determine their choice for the best long-term investment. The choice of the best long term investment is pulled from the 4 most popular bottom line investments in America. Likewise, respondents are given a choice between real estate, stocks, gold, and savings accounts. All of these investments have strengths. They are consistent stores of wealth that make up a big portion of people’s portfolios. 

For the sixth year in a row, real estate has come out on top as the best long-term investment! That has not always been the case. Gallup explains:

“Between 2008 and 2010, covering most of the Great Recession period that saw plummeting home and stock values, Americans were as likely to name savings accounts or CDs as the best long-term investment as they were to name stocks or real estate.”

This year’s results showed that 35% of Americans chose real estate, followed by stocks at 27%. The full results are shown in the chart below.

Now that the real estate market has recovered, so has the belief of the American people in the stability of housing as a long-term investment. This ability to recover consistently is a big reason why real estate is one of the 4 most popular bottom line investments in America. While market fluctuations will happen, the return on investment of real estate can be exponential if you purchase and sell at the right times. 

If you are in the market for buying or selling a home, Ken Couture is the best realtor in Las Vegas to help you.  Call us at (702) 476-0060 or fill out the form below.