Self-Directed IRA Investors Find Good Real Estate Buys in Growing West and Northeast Regions
Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) November 19, 2007 -- According to the National Association of Realtors®, several housing markets still showed double-digit increases in sales prices from last year despite the country's overall real estate slump. Topping the list were Salt Lake City (21.9 percent increase), Binghamton, N.Y. (19.8), Salem, Ore. (16.7), and Farmington, N.M. (14.0). Additionally, real estate sales continued to grow in specific U.S. regions, with Washington state the winning region. A CNN Money article highlighting economic research by FiServ and Moody's economy.com, reports that 9 of the top-15 most appreciable cities in the nation call the "Evergreen State" home. All are projected to experience a 10%-17% appreciation through 2007.
According to David Nilssen, president and CEO of Guidant Financial Group, a leading self-directed IRA services provider, clients with self-directed IRAs are still finding good investment opportunities in these and other pockets of positive growth. "By looking to those regions projected to enjoy the most growth, real estate buyers have the opportunity to safeguard their investments even during today's challenging market," he says.
While the national average is down, specific regions in the United States are continuing to grow, as they have during the past several years. This is particularly good news for those who are eager to avoid the volatility of the stock market by investing in real estate. Historically, despite market fluctuations, real estate can still provide a good rate of return if investors stay abreast of real estate projections.
Nilssen suggests that, in light of the country's current market conditions, investors should "stay nimble" to allow for real estate fluctuations. One way that investors are taking advantage of timely opportunities is through self-directed IRAs. These specially structured accounts allow retirement account holders to personally direct their IRA investments into areas they feel would be most profitable -- whether into growing geographic locations for property investment or a declining market for foreclosure investments. And because some accounts are structured to allow checkbook control, real estate buyers (and other investors) can make their purchases/investments on the spot.
"Using retirement funds to invest in real estate is a growing trend," says Nilssen. "Through a combination of checkbook control and a keen eye on those appreciating regions, investors can grow their retirement accounts while avoiding the twists and turns of today's stock market. Having personal control of one's hard-earned retirement funds can provide a much-needed sense of security."
About Guidant Financial Group
Guidant Financial Group is the premier provider of self-directed IRAs and business-funding solutions through IRAs and 401(k)s. Guidant's services allow investors the freedom to make investments in real estate, franchises, businesses, tax liens and more by accessing their retirement accounts without penalty before retirement age. For more information on Self-directed IRAs or Business Financing please visit www.guidantfinancial.com.
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