And, according to real estate investor Robert M. Campbell , determining when to make those moves over the past two decades should have been a no-brainer. It takes time, practice and patience and you won't make a killing over night, but over time you will enjoy the security of a roof over your head that doubles as an investment with hefty returns. Campbell, who has an MBA in finance and another degree in economics, says his training and experience makes him better than the average number cruncher at interpreting trends' nuances and pinpointing moves. I know what's more important and what's less important, but that's what I do. Because real estate market change occurs relatively slowly, consumers don't have to aim for a moving target, but can successfully shoot for the window of change.
Every month follow a publication or publications to get the five key indicators.
Start logging them. Use a spreadsheet to chart them. One or two months doesn't make a trend. Trends develop over the long term. Create a graph and start seeing them go up and down.