REAL ESTATE: STILL AMERICA’S FAVORITE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT

by Marquesa Hobbs, Realtor

Stocks? Gold? CDs? Crypto?

When Americans are asked where they believe the best long-term investment is, real estate continues to come out on top. And there’s a reason homeownership has remained such a powerful part of the American wealth-building story.

When you buy a home, you’re not simply buying a place to live. Over time, you have the opportunity to:

🔑 Build equity with each mortgage payment
📈 Benefit from potential long-term home appreciation
💰 Turn housing expenses into ownership
🏡 Create stability and a place that’s truly yours
🌱 Build an asset that can become part of your long-term financial picture

And here in the Pikes Peak region, real estate continues to move even in a changing market. The latest August 2026 local market snapshot reported 1,189 closed sales, a $449,000 median sales price, and 55 average days on market.

Does that mean everyone should rush out and buy a house? Absolutely not.

The better question is: Does buying make sense for YOUR finances, lifestyle, goals and timeline?

Mortgage rates change. Markets change. Home prices change. But buying the right Colorado Springs or Monument home, at the right price, with a strategy built around your long-term goals can still be one of the most meaningful financial decisions you make.

If you’re wondering whether buying a home in Colorado Springs, Monument or the greater Pikes Peak area makes sense right now, let’s look at the numbers—not the headlines—and build a strategy around YOU.

Top Realtor, Marquesa Hobbs, is ready to help you whether you are buying or selling Real Estate!