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Do You Believe In Real Estate? by Bill Roberts

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Do You Believe In Real Estate?
After the so-called bubble we had in Real Estate it seems a lot of people are

scared to go back into the Real Estate Market.
That is really a pity.
Real Estate is the basis of all real wealth in the world, now and at all times in

the past.
Companies, and their stock shares, come and go. Even businesses that you

and your family control are subject to the FASHION CYCLE. Nothing lasts

forever, except real estate.
Maybe you invest in GOLD. Gold is a great STORE OF VALUE, but it does not

produce income or wealth all by itself. Real Estate does.

Reasons


You can live on the real estate, you can produce crops on the real estate, you

can develop the land to produce income, you can rent out the land, you can

hold real estate for future appreciation.
Through all the ups and downs in the economy, the value of real estate has

continued to go up. Temporary set-backs are just that - temporary.
The Dutch bought Manhattan Island from the indians for about $28.00. How

would you like to get a deal like that today?
"Deals" are everywhere if you just know where to look. And 100 years from

now future generations are going to say "why couldn't I get a deal like that?"
They too can get a deal like that, because time, inflation, population growth,

and other demand factors are going to force prices through the roof (by our

perspective).
I'll ask you again, "Do you believe in Real Estate?" I sure do.

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Comments (32)

Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Real estate is definitely a good investment over the long term, depending on location, condition and economic conditions.

Jul 18, 2013 11:04 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Thought of the Mac Davis song in my head in the background of this blog post on the scan scan like the wheels on the bus go round and round. Real estate can be bought anywhere but the kind with less people, lower price tags and unfiltered, unspoiled are the kind I like to peddle. Real estate does not disappear, you can stand on it, build on it. It is real. Not a concept, but dirt, rock, trees, water, views, and enjoyment. You can grow food and create wealth. Timber it for money in tree harvesting too.

Jul 18, 2013 11:07 PM
Holly Weatherwax
Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA
A Great Real Estate Experience

Yes, it would be hard to get through the ups and downs in this business if you did not have a fundamental belief in real estate. We certainly can't make more land...How many other investments also provide shelter?

Good post!

 

Jul 18, 2013 11:31 PM
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Its like early medicine in a way...People looked on it like witchcraft until you understand how to use it and what it does...Good post

Jul 18, 2013 11:50 PM
Brien Berard
Remax Professionals Laurel MD - Laurel, MD
Maryland Real Estate Agents - Laurel Real Estate

Its funny, It seems I haven't heard an argument about how good real estate is as an investment in a long time.  Maybe you have started a trend?  I really like what Michelle said above.

Jul 19, 2013 12:25 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hi Mitch, I too wrote about my first house. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 02:44 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hi Ricki, Its nice to hear from you.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 02:46 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hi Michelle, You are doing well. I hope you add some land in there for long term growth.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 02:49 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Bob, The only "bad" decision is to do nothing.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 02:51 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Jerrill, you will get no disagreement from me, but it doesn't pay the bills.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 02:53 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Lloyd, I think you need to broaden your horizons.Thanks for commenting.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 02:55 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Gary, How right you are.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 02:56 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Amanda and Jared, I hope it is a lot more than that.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 02:57 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Sharon, ALL real estate is good, some is just better, and some is fantastic.

You just gotta believe.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 02:59 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Andrew, You sound like you have been reading my stuff. Thanks for stopping by.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 03:03 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Holly, Because some land is so valuable they actually do make more of it, like in Dubai. But that just emphasizes how great it is. Thanks.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 03:05 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Richie, Thanks you for commenting.

\Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 03:07 AM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Brien, Let's hope so. We all need to believe in Real Estate and beat the drum.

Bill Roberts

Jul 19, 2013 03:20 AM
Lisa Friedman
Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

I definitely 100% believe in real estate. Owning real estate, to me, is as American as apple pie. Great post!

Jul 20, 2013 03:25 PM
Bill Roberts
Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Thanks Lisa, we're on the same page.

Bill Roberts

Jul 21, 2013 12:40 AM