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Why Now is the Best Time to Start Investing in Real Estate

While it is true that we are experiencing probably one of the worst real estate downturn in the country, there is no better time to start investing in real estate than now.

By: Kate P. Dixon
Category: Real Estate
Posted: Apr 12, 2010
Updated: Apr 12, 2010
Views: 123


While it is true that we are experiencing probably one of the worst real estate downturn in the country, there is no better time to start investing in real estate than now. Despite what other people are saying about investing in properties, now is arguably the best time to practice the principle of buying low and selling high.

Because of the economic recession and the mortgage crisis, many homeowners lost their properties to foreclosure and bankruptcy. While it is regrettable that many people were forced to leave their beloved houses behind, this scenario presents a perfect opportunity for real estate investors to obtain investment properties in prime locations at reasonable prices. They don’t have to dig deeper into their pockets just to buy a house that can bring them huge profits. This is something that they couldn’t do when most real estate markets were on an upswing and home prices were surging by the day.

But if you think home prices will remain rock-bottom forever, think again. According to experts and real estate analysts, after real estate prices sank so low, they have nowhere else to go but up. If you happen to purchase a property while prices are still at their lowest, you can get a huge capital gain when you sell it once the real estate industry and the economy have fully recovered.

Those who make money by investing in real estate, particularly in single-family homes, meanwhile, have just received good news from Fannie Mae. According to the housing organization, the sentiment for home ownership remains strong despite the reluctance of some people to buy properties. A survey conducted by Fannie Mae between December 2009 and January 2010 showed that 70% of the respondents are still keen on buying a house. A mere 23% of the respondents, on the other hand, are considering delaying their plans to purchase a home.

According to Fannie Mae President and CEO Mike Williams, the data indicated that many Americans are still putting homeownership in high regard despite the recent problems in the real estate industry. The survey also showed that many people still consider owning a house as the ultimate American Dream. Therefore, you shouldn’t be afraid of investing in real estate because the real estate business is showing some good signs of recovery after the recent downturn.

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