http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-Albuquerque_NM-212131/The latest answers submitted by Jer Collins And Associates to questions asked on Trulia Voicesen-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/General_Area/Open_Opinion_Thread_Why_should_someone_buy_in_th-31301Answer by Jer Collins And Associates: For most people Real Estate is a long term OWNERSHIP investment which goes through Cycles of ups and down similar to other investment markets. Most people buy to eventually own (free and clear), regardless of the outcome of the gains and losses, with the hope of an overall gain which has been historically measured.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:12:34 PDT