Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances. Data is collected across all economic and social groups. The latest survey data covers 2013-2016. The study revealed that the median net worth of a homeowner is $231,400 – a 15% increase since 2013. At the same time, the median net worth of renters decreased by 5% ($5,200 today compared to $5,500 in 2013). These numbers reveal that the net worth of a homeowner is over 44 times greater than that of a renter. Over the last two centuries, about 90 percent of the world’s millionaires have been created by investing in real estate….here are some reasons why: Why Real Estate Builds Wealth More Consistently Than Other Asset Classes. Contact us today so we can help you get started investing in real estate whether it is for a home to live in or as a landlord.
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