Around 90% of millionaires own some form of real estate, according to a Wealth-X and CNBC analysis of global high-net-worth individuals.
Real estate isn’t always how they made their fortune, but it’s a major part of how they keep and grow it, offering long-term appreciation, tax advantages, and passive income.
From 2014–2024, U.S. residential real estate (measured by the Case–Shiller Home Price Index) grew by roughly 80–90% total, which equals about 8% per year on average.
That’s comparable to stock market returns over the same period (the S&P 500 averaged around 10%), but with less volatility and the added ability to use leverage (mortgages) to multiply gains.
Investors can deduct mortgage interest, property taxes, repairs, depreciation, and more — making real estate one of the most tax-efficient asset classes.
Plus, rental properties generate steady monthly cash flow while appreciating in value, creating both income and equity growth — a dual return few other investments offer.
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