- Stable returns. Real estate prices worldwide have generally trended upwards, giving investors decent, stable returns over the years (with the exception of housing busts). The US house price index has a 3.3% CAGR since 1991 and the Singapore property price index has a 4.0% CAGR since 1993.
- Less volatile than stock market. In general, prices in the real estate market fluctuate less and move slower compared to the stock market. This relative stability can be attractive to ...
Real estate is property consisting of land or buildings. Real estate is divided into three broad categories – residential, commercial, and industrial.
For many people, real estate is the asset class they are most familiar with as virtually everyone is aware of the houses, condominiums, malls, shops, office buildings, factories, etc. we see in everyday life. Likewise, many people invest in real estate when they buy their first home.
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