Why Now Is An Ideal Time To Invest in Real Estate


People may have a negative outlook on the real estate market—foreclosures are all around us, and many people have bad credit and are continuing to make bad financial decisions.  Only a few years ago, loan programs were plentiful, and many consumers didn’t have any idea what types of loans to which they were committing.  Regardless, the real estate market, even now—perhaps especially now—is an ideal place to invest your money.


Follow The Wealthy – If you look at the list of the wealthiest people in the world, you will find that almost every one of them has plenty of investments in the real estate market.  None of them got to where they are today by waiting tables.  Making money is one thing—but if we adopt habits to be wealthy we can be wealthy.  You don’t have to start out big; just start with some type of small real estate investment and progress from there.

Deals – Right now real estate is on sale like crazy.  The banks are willing to give you a good deal and even discounts on property as long as you know the proper steps to making them a good offer.  They want to see the offer be mutually beneficial for you both. If you get a bit skeptical about the market and wonder what your investment will be like in years to come, look back at the price your parents paid for their home and what it would sell for now. In all cases, there will generally be a fairly substantial gain.  History always repeats itself, and the values will come back in your favor.

Money – Right now the interest rates are at an all time low.  Money is cheaper now than it has been and the real estate deals are there to pick up on.  Short sales, foreclosures and so many houses on the market will land you a good deal if you get out there and look. Who wouldn’t want to take advantage of the money being so cheap and the interest rates so low? You want to invest in real estate and have the deal of your life? You can do that right now when you can get the money and interest rates the cheapest ever.

Opportunity – Anyone can tell you that the opportunities for real estate are here now more than ever.  Look around your neighborhoods, and you will probably see at least one or two foreclosures in every subdivision.  Lots of people got in over their heads right before the recession hit.  Now is the time to take advantage of those opportunities.  You can find deals on foreclosures that would give you a huge profit in just three months time.  It’s time to grab up one of those deals now.

If you don’t get out there and take advantage of the market the way it is now, it can pass you right by.  All the advantages are on your side today. All you have to do is some research and get out there and invest in some real estate now.

Alison Souvlaki writes about finances and home insurance quotes.

Author Bio: Rob Alley earned a bachelors degree at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, VA in Biology. Rob Alley consults with homeowners regarding Real Estate transactions and speciliazes in listing and selling Charlottesville Real Estate. Realtor/Owner of Virginia Real Estate Solutions at RE/MAX Assured Properties

434-220-7133 (office) 
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