How To Take Advantage Of A Slow Real Estate Market

Interest rates are very high, property prices are stagnant and the outlook is not great, so is there any way to take advantage of a slow real estate market as a home buyer, homeowner, or property investor?

When it comes to investing in real estate location is everything, but market timing is very important. Buying a property during a bubble, at the very top of the market, you run the risk of the market turning and property prices dropping.

Real Estate Prices, Like Other Financial Assets Are Cyclical

Residential real estate prices like other financial assets are cyclical, they tend to follow cycles. There are periods of growth and expansion, followed by periods of contraction and decline. Understanding these cycles can help investors make informed decisions about when to buy and sell properties.

In fact, the image below illustrates these cycles perfectly.

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So if you are looking to take advantage of a slow real estate market...
The best time to invest in property and stocks is during years of hard times, when interest rates are high, property prices are dropping and affordability is low.

Time To Buy, Sell or Hold?

This is the time to buy and hold until the next property boom hits and then you can sell at a great profit.
And if we are following the guide above the next property boom will occur around 2026.

The image above is taken from a book that was published in the late 19th century entitled "Benner's Prophecies of Future Ups and Downs in Prices" by Samuel Benner.

Many of the lessons contained in the book are still relevant to real estate investing today. By paying attention to economic factors, understanding long-term property trends, and with careful timing, you can position ourself for success in a constantly changing market.