Real estate vs. stocks: which is the best long-term investment?

Over the past 30 years, the S&P 500 has delivered an average annual return of about 10%. During the same period, real estate prices in many major markets have more than tripled.
Over the past 30 years, the S&P 500 has delivered an average annual return of about 10%. During the same period, real estate prices in many major markets have more than tripled.