Lately it seems to me that Real Estate is a much safer and therefore a more attractive investment than the Stock Market. Many people may not agree. However, I have my reasons for believing otherwise. First, most experts now agree that the market has hit the bottom, and in many markets it is now rebounding. That certainly appears to be the case here in Columbia County. Secondly, the old adage of buying low and selling high is in place with historically lower home prices, coupled with some of the lowest interest rates we have seen in decades. Thirdly, when you buy Real Estate you are getting a tangible asset, something you can feel, touch, enjoy, and even improve. Buying stocks in today’s unstable world economy could be a very risky investment. Even though the company you own stock in may be doing well, economic conditions worldwide now have a greater impact on American Companies. That’s why when people ask about investing in Real Estate, for me it’s always about owning a piece of the rock.
