Real Estate: The Best Long-Term Investment (2025) | The Listing Team at RESF

Real Estate: The Best Long-Term Investment (2025) | The Listing Team at RESF

Real Estate: The Best Long-Term Investment (2025)

By Scott Lehr, PA — Updated October 13, 2025 • South Florida

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Twelve years straight—real estate tops the long-term investment list. In Broward County, ownership turns monthly payments into equity and captures appreciation over time.

Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run

1) Equity + Appreciation

Each payment builds equity while your property can rise in value—two engines for net-worth growth.

2) Fixed-Cost Stability

With a fixed rate, principal & interest remain steady as rents tend to trend up.

3) Smart Leverage

A modest down payment controls a larger asset, compounding gains on the full home value.

4) Improvement Upside

Targeted upgrades can accelerate appreciation and resale value when you’re ready to move.

Buying or Selling in South Florida? Start Here

Seller Corner

Step 1: Get a Price Target

Start with your Fort Lauderdale home valuation to answer: How much is my Fort Lauderdale home worth?

Step 2: Prep for Market

We align upgrades and staging to today’s buyer preferences in your micro-market.

Step 3: Launch for Maximum Demand

Our Listing Launch playbook drives showings fast to position you for stronger offers.

Talk to a Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Agent

Scott Lehr, PA
Team Leader, The Listing Team at RESF • 954-342-6180
scott@reallistingagent.com

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