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Stock Market verses Real Estate - Right Now! - 08/08/11 08:41 PM

Stock Market verses Real Estate - Right Now!
(I first published this blog on June 10th.) Based on events today I thought I should republish it. The logic here is unassailable when applied to a US principal residence. I have to laugh looking at the assumptions that investments would go up at the same rate as depressed prices on homes. I will add investment properties and 2nd homes in an update.
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A client has 100% of their substantial assets in the stock market. They are deciding whether to purchase a home as a principal residence or rent and leave the money … (3 comments)

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