Is Real Estate More Reliable Than Stocks?

By Andrew Duncan

Andrew Duncan is the Founder, CEO and Co-Owner of Tampa’s Best Real Estate Agent Team, The Duncan Duo, the Host of The Duncan Duo Real Estate Show Sundays at 10am on 970AM WFLA. As the team’s Founder, CEO & Co-Owner, Andrew’s focus is on the growth of the company, marketing and promotion initiatives as well as motivating and coaching the team’s agents and leadership.

Real estate does not fluctuate 10 percent in a week. While the stock market reacts quickly to earnings reports, tariff announcements, and other developments, real estate remains steady. Stocks can swing with emotion, but real estate offers stability. It continues to be one of the strongest investments available.

This belief comes from personal experience. I have built substantial wealth by investing in real estate. On our team, we train agents to help clients do the same. Whether that involves purchasing rental properties, flipping homes, or investing in commercial real estate, we have specialists ready to support each goal. For anyone looking to invest in real estate, we provide both the guidance and the right team member to help.

“Stability, tax advantages, and value add make real estate powerful.”

Real estate is often misunderstood. It is not a quick path to wealth. Success in this space is about purchasing wisely and waiting patiently. Over the past 20 years, I have seen how consistent and rewarding real estate investments can be. While many chase short-term stock market returns, real estate has remained a proven strategy for building long-term financial security.

Unlike the stock market, which for some can feel like gambling, real estate allows for direct improvement and control. Property owners can increase value, earn tax benefits, and influence their outcomes in ways stockholders cannot. For example, you cannot directly improve the performance of a stock by working at the company, but you can improve the condition of a property you own. There are also options for using retirement accounts to purchase real estate.

If you’re concerned about market volatility and want an investment that offers consistency and tax advantages, we are here to help. We can connect you with a team member who specializes in building reliable real estate strategies that support your long-term investment goals. You can call me at 813-955-1079 or email me at andrew@theduncanduo.com. We look forward to hearing from you.