🏡 Betting Against the Champ: Why Real Estate Almost Always Wins

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s a good time to buy or sell a home, history has a pretty clear answer.

Since 1941, U.S. home prices have gone up in 73 out of 81 years. That means the housing market has had a winning record of 73 wins – 7 losses – and 1 tie. That’s pretty hard to beat!

🥊 Who’s the Champ?

The champ is the housing market—and it’s proven to be one of the most reliable investments out there. Even through wars, recessions, and a pandemic, home values have stayed strong over time.

📊 The Proof is in the Chart

Check out this graph showing how home prices have changed each year since 1941:

Green bars show years when prices went up. Red bars show the few years when they went down. Only seven years saw prices drop, and one year was flat.

🧠 What This Means for You

If you’re thinking about buying a home or selling one, this history is a good reminder:
Real estate is a long game, and it almost always pays off.

Waiting for the “perfect” time might mean missing out. The truth is—there’s rarely a perfect time, but there’s almost always a smart time. And smart decisions are based on data like this.

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