In the past 12 months, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 4.5%, intending to bring down inflation, which reached 40-year highs. Prior to that, interest rates were sitting comfortably near zero. As of the February 2023 FOMC meeting, the current rate rose between 4.5% and 4.75%. While this is
When nearly every market experiences record rent growth and appreciation, it’s easy to find attractive real estate investments. However, as rent rates fall and property values stall, success will require having the right systems to identify and uncover those that will continue to be profitable for investors. Individuals purchasing a
Every economic climate produces winners and losers. In 2008, at the start of the Great Recession, bonds took the top spot. In 2020, the year of the Pandemic, large-cap growth stocks performed the best. The following year it was REITs that produced the highest gains. In those same years, international,
Real estate investing can be a haven during uncertain economic times. Values do not trend with the stock market and can serve as a hedge against inflation. The challenge is often not whether it is a good time to add real estate to your portfolio but where is the best
Between high levels of market volatility, rising interest rates, and a looming recession, this year’s portfolio review might become more about protecting assets than maximizing gains. As you measure success and look for ways to mitigate risk, here are a few critical areas to consider: Performance: What’s Working and What’s
Aside from owning stocks in various sectors, real estate is a popular way to diversify. It can reduce portfolio risk and lower volatility while producing market rate gains. In some cases, it can offer passive income opportunities. Real estate investments do not move with the stock markets, and values tend
