The long-term stability of real estate investing makes it a good choice to diversify a solid investment portfolio. Investment property and homes are tangible assets which should appreciate over time while providing federal tax deductions, tax-sheltered income, or even a reduction in property taxes. With home equity loans, reverse annuity mortgages, and other financing opportunities, securing a mortgage on a second home is easier and less costly than ever before.
Nearly 28% of homes bought in 2006 were for investment purposes, and an additional 12% were vacation homes. Most of the buyers were looking toward retirement and hoping to build wealth or find a more desirable place to live.
The U.S. real estate market enjoys an appreciation rate significantly higher than any other industry, making it a viable resource for gaining capital through investment. Home prices continue to rise at a stable rate in most regions of the country, indicating that the real estate investments sector continues to be a sound business decision for wealth building and generating income.
Census data has shown that U.S. real estate investing consistently returns high profits. Cities and urban regions, with their larger populations, provide greater numbers of people looking to buy a house or property. Communities located near major thoroughfares and vacation homes tend to be reliable investments due to their proximity to popular business and pleasure destinations. Real estate listings in locations offering mountain views, golf course, lakefront and oceanfront homes remains at the top of the list for prime investment properties. And all of these investment real estate choices are available in a variety of styles, from single family homes to townhomes and condominiums to ranches to homesites.
Conventional wisdom says that real estate investment is all about location, and this axiom holds true for investment real estate buyers as well- the long term value of homes in the best locations outperforms the rest of the market. Therealestatehomeguide.com is your primary source for locating the investment property that is right for you.
An incomparable lifestyle awaits you at Grand Haven, the premier residential golf community on Florida's east coast. Located on more than 1,350 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway on the Palm Coast, Features a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, a world–class country club, a gated community with large homesites and award–winning home builders. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoLocated in pastoral Powhatan County, Tilman’s Farm is a magnificent new community offering generous 2–6 acre lakeview and meadow estates. This rural setting, just 20 miles from Richmond, provides a tranquil retreat from urban life. This exceptional Virginia property is conveniently located near Washington, D.C. and the Chesapeake Bay. °
View More Photos & InfoPerched at an elevation of 4,500 feet, the elegantly appointed Mountainside Townhomes at Wolf Laurel give you long range mountain views, full resort amenities and the carefree lifestyle of townhome living. Surrounded by a beautiful ski resort and a stunning 18 hole golf course, you’ll enjoy the finest in mountain resort living, just 35 minutes from downtown Asheville. °
View More Photos & InfoSculpted by nature, The Preserve at Little Pine offers refreshing peace and privacy with a very limited number of mountain–view estate homesites within this 1,800 acre private preserve community. Over 85 percent of the land will be preserved, ensuring pristine views and exceptional mountain living for generations to come. The Preserve is just 35 minutes from Asheville, yet is surrounded by thousands of acres of beautiful national parks and forests. °
View More Photos & InfoLooking for a quality North Carolina mountain lifestyle for an affordable price? Bryson Farm’s new condominium homes give you superb mountain and river views and an ideal location within walking distance of the charming campus of Western Carolina University. Choose from 1 to 3 bedroom floor plans and enjoy amenities such as gas fireplaces, a clubhouse, swimming pool and beautiful community walking trails. Centrally located in Cullowhee, just 1 hour from Asheville in the mountains of Western North Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoThis charming coastal Georgia community is located in rural Brantley County, just minutes from I–95 and a short drive from Brunswick and the world–famous recreation of the Golden Isles. Enjoy a family–friendly community pavilion, neighborhood lakes and parks within a superb natural setting. Take advantage of Palmetto Ridge’s pre–development pricing! °
View More Photos & InfoYou’ll love the lifestyle along one of the South’s largest lakes at Charleston Bay, a new waterfront community offering lakefront and lake access properties. This community is set on the shores of spectacular Clarks Hill/Thurmond Lake, with over 1,200 miles of unspoiled shoreline near the Georgia/South Carolina border just 60 miles from Augusta, within easy reach of Atlanta and Columbia, S.C. °
View More Photos & InfoThis new Blue Ridge Mountain golf community offers homes and estates with value in mind in a magnificent location just minutes from the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Crestview Mountain surrounds the challenging fairways of Crestview Golf Club and offers extraordinary golf frontage and golf view building sites. Located near Sparta and Mt. Airy, just 20 minutes from I–77. °
View More Photos & InfoThe Ranch Club is an upscale rural escape, located close to Jacksonville and St. Augustine, yet worlds apart with a collection of 2 to 18 acre equestrian estate parcels. The Ranch Club at Ashton Oaks offers an elegant lifestyle with outstanding privacy and the opportunity to experience Florida ranch living in an ideal setting. This exceptional property is convenient to the Atlantic beaches, the St. Johns River and the spectacular World Golf Village, a short drive from I–95. °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover the difference at Georgia’s premier waterfront gated community, The Sanctuary on Lake Sinclair. This 600 acre neighborhood offers tranquil landscapes, gently rolling hills, abundant wildlife and sweeping views of magnificent Lake Sinclair. Enjoy resort style amenities and generous waterfront, water view or wooded interior homesites. °
View More Photos & InfoAt the coastal community of Liberty Harbor, you’ll discover authentic small town living with the exceptional amenities of a private waterfront club. Located in the renowned Golden Isles, this gated community features waterfront homesites and elegant condominiums where nearly every residence enjoys a water view. Set along the community’s riverfront is a luxury, full service marina with ocean access and a unique boardwalk. Liberty Harbor is within walking distance to beautiful Brunswick, Georgia and is just a short drive from I–95. °
View More Photos & InfoEnjoy days filled with spectacular boating, fishing or simply relaxing along the shores of Table Rock Lake in your new home at Kings River Beach. This lakefront golf course community features lake and golf view homesites and is located nearby to the world–class entertainment of Branson and the historic destination of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. °
View More Photos & InfoPerfect for horses and outdoor enthusiast, Ruger Meadows is a unique opportunity to own some of the most magnificent land in Arizona. Set in the high desert near the town of Prescott, these 36 acre ranches are an authentic taste of the West– offering residents pristine land, sweeping vistas and a legacy for future generations to enjoy. °
View More Photos & InfoExperience the ultimate in privacy and solitude on this 120 acre luxury island community located in southern Idaho in the middle of the fabulous Snake River. This sportsman’s river retreat offers stunning waterfront homesite estates and access to year–round outdoor recreation including thrilling whitewater rafting, challenging rock climbing and spectacular snow skiing. This private island retreat is located within easy reach of the cities of Sun Valley, Boise and Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City. °
View More Photos & InfoBreathtaking views of paradise can be yours at Ko Olina, Oahu’s newest luxury residential resort located on the magnificent Waianae coast. Here, elegantly appointed condominiums and villas rise majestically from the beach, offering residents a true oasis of luxury and pleasure. The world–class amenities offered include an oceanside lagoon style pool, a Sports Club, superb golf and tennis and a private marina. The Beach Villas of Ko Olina is located on the island’s pristine west coast and is convenient to the cosmopolitan capital city of Honolulu. °
View More Photos & InfoYear round sunshine, sparkling white sand beaches and ancient volcanic lava fields– this could only be Hawaii’s Big Island and the spectacular Kohala Coast. Find your piece of paradise here in Hali’i Kai at Waikoloa, a private community of ocean and golf view villas offering the finest resort amenities. Enjoy golf on dramatic Weiskopf and Robert Trent Jones designs where lush green fairways are accented by black lava and the backdrop is the vast Pacific Ocean and an ancient snow–capped volcano! °
View More Photos & InfoLife on the water doesn’t get any better than at Larkspur Landing, an intimate community of generously sized homesites set along the shores of Clarks Hill Lake near the Georgia–South Carolina border. This lakefront community features a number of dockable waterfront homesites and superb views of the lake and the surrounding pristine landscapes. Larkspur Landing is an outdoor lover’s wonderland, located just 35 minutes from Augusta and two hours from Atlanta. °
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