You’ve probably heard the expression … “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” We’re not sure why anyone would want to skin a cat… that sounds gross and cruel. But the idea is there’s often more than one way to get something done. In this case, we’re talking about wealth re-distribution. We realize […]
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Even though the Fed skipped a rate hike last meeting, someone forgot to tell the 10-year Treasury yield, which has broken over three-percent … DOUBLE where it was just two years ago. In case you don’t know, the 10-year Treasury yield is arguably the single most important interest rate on Earth … certainly for real
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In spite of rising rates and concerns about bubbles … real estate is looking pretty good right now. At least the right real estate in the right markets. Of course, “real estate” can mean a lot of different things. In this case, we’re talking about good ol’ fashioned single-family residences. Houses. Yes, we know mortgage
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Shhh … do you hear it? It’s the margin calling … “Margin” is a term we hear all the time but can be a little confusing … because it means different things depending on the context. But margin comes up often in financial conversations because it’s an important concept … and worth taking a look
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Let’s take off our blue, red, and orange team colors … hold hands … and take a real-world look at trade tariffs in action. Most nose-to-the-grindstone real estate investors may not pay attention to, or understand, trade tariffs … or how they could affect real estate investors. But, like many things we obsess about after
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Sooner or later, new construction has to happen – at least in residential markets where the population is increasing. After all, those new people need someplace to live. And while home builder confidence is improving, it’s still a far cry from “happy days are here again”. So how can a small time real estate developer
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