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When inflation skyrockets, real estate can power your portfolio

Historically, high inflation has been a signal of instability. For investors, it can be a sign to question conventional assumptions and seek new investment options.

By the Fundrise TeamMay 16, 2022

If you've been following economic news in recent months, you know that historically high inflation has been one of the biggest stories and concerns of 2022 so far.

Fortunately, there's good news: Investing in real estate is potentially one of the best ways to hedge against inflation, as history has shown.

See our infographic below for a better understanding of how we arrived at our current inflationary situation, how it and real estate are connected, and how real estate has thrived during past high inflation periods.

And for more insights on inflation, you can read our recent investor letters and listen to our April episode of Onward, a Fundrise podcast, where our CEO Ben Miller discusses the topic at length.

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