--- title: Real Estate - Return on Investment description:     As a custom home builder on Cape Cod, we are constantly asked when is the right time to invest in new home or major renovation project.  Many of image: https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/file-17807663-jpg/images/real_estate_-_return_on_investment-resized-600.jpg --- [![REEF Cape Cod Builders](https://capecodbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reef-logo-2022.gif "REEF Cape Cod Builders") ](https://capecodbuilder.com/) - [Real Estate](https://capecodbuilder.com/cape-cod-land-search/) - [Contact](https://capecodbuilder.com/contact/) - [(508) 394-3090](tel:15083943090) Menu # Welcome to the Cape Cod Builder blog # Real Estate - Return on Investment Posted by [Matthew Teague](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/author/matthew-teague) on Fri, Mar 30, 2012 ![Matthew Teague](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hubfs/REEFLogo2013_vertical_med.png) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)     As a custom home builder on Cape Cod, we are constantly asked when is the right time to invest in new home or major renovation project.  Many of our clients have spent most of their adult life working towards their goal of retiring to the Cape full or part time, and they want to know that investing their life savings will provide a return on the investment.  In response to that we have offered the fact that in general, real estate has always been a sound investment, and we thought the chart below was rather interesting.  It shows that real estate has out-performed the major financial markets by almost 2 to 1 over the last 12 years!  So, if you are thinking of investing in real estate, now might be the best time ever!!!![Real estate return on investment resized 600](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/file-17807663-jpg/images/real_estate_-_return_on_investment-resized-600.jpg) Tags: [custom builder](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/topic/custom-builder), [Real estate](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/topic/real-estate), [investment](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/topic/investment) ### Subscribe to Email Updates Search Blog Search Google [Cape Cod Building CostsHow much does it cost per square foot to build on Cape Cod? Get your answer here.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/do-you-want-to-know-what-your-project-will-cost-0) [Waterfront Homes GuideThe most important question that buyers and homeowners want to know is what can I build? Find out here.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/waterfront-property-guide) [Buying Land on Cape CodEvery new home needs land. Download our guide to buying land and start your search today.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/guide-to-buying-land-on-cape-cod-2017) [Controlling CostsUse this free guide to interview contractors and avoid costly delays and overruns.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/download-our-complimentary-guide-how-to-control-the-cost-of-your-home-building-or-renovation-project) [TimberpegWe're excited to announce our partnership with Timberpeg, the leader in luxury timber frame construction. Click here for info.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/post-and-beam-construction-cape-cod-timberpeg) ### Latest Posts ![Best of Houzz - Service 2015, 2016](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/capecodbuilder_img/ccbuilder-service1.png?width=140&name=ccbuilder-service1.png "Best of Houzz - Service 2015, 2016") # 508-394-3090 [info@capecodbuilder.com](mailto:info@capecodbuilder.com) ![Best of Houzz - Service 2017, 2018](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/capecodbuilder_img/ccbuilder-service2.png?width=140&name=ccbuilder-service2.png "Best of Houzz - Service 2017, 2018") ### REEF Builder’s Blog #### Consumer Guides - [What does it cost to build on Cape Cod?](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/do-you-want-to-know-what-your-project-will-cost-0) - [Your guide to building a Cape Cod waterfront home](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/waterfront-property-guide?__hstc=253183830.42a4d26cbf0a3dd088d941a10c649ff7.1509434228898.1509440940505.1509447268510.4&__hssc=253183830.2.1509447268510&__hsfp=3087073821) - [Guide to Buying Land on Cape Cod](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/guide-to-buying-land-on-cape-cod-2017) - [** Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CapeCodBuilder) - [** Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thecapecodbuilder/) - [** Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/capecodbuilder/) - [** YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/REEFCapeCodBuilder) - [** Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/Cape_CodBuilder) - [** LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/reef-cape-cod%27s-home-builder) © 2017 REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder. All rights reserved. - [Privacy](http://capecodbuilder.com/privacy/) - [Legal](http://capecodbuilder.com/legal/) - [Sitemap](http://capecodbuilder.com/sitemap/) 24 School Street, West Dennis, MA 02670 • (508) 394-3090 MA Construction Supervisor: CS083445 MA Home Improvement Contractor: 175486 MA Real Estate License: 5165 Website by [Community Web Development](http://www.comminternet.com)