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With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock market has been bouncing around more than usual. And if you've been watching your 401(k) or investments lately, chances are you've felt that pit in your stomach. One day it's up. The next day, it's not. And that may make you feel a little worried about your finances.
But here's the thing you need to remember if you're a homeowner. According to Investopedia:
"Traditionally, stocks have been far more volatile than real estate. That's not to say that real estate prices aren't ever volatile—the years around the 2007 to 2008 financial crisis are just one memorable example—but stocks are more prone to large value swings."
While your stocks or 401(k) might see a lot of highs and lows, home values are much less volatile.
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