Real estate investing is not one size fits all. From the financial requirements to the time commitments, there is a great deal of flexibility depending on how you add real estate to your portfolio. Some investors flip houses, while others hire a property management firm to supervise rentals, buy REITs
Message From the CEO The rapid speed at which the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates is upending the investment world. Not only have they increased rates at each meeting for the last six months, but the last three have been mega boosts of 0.75%. Since March 2022, mortgage rates
Housing markets operate in microcosms. Trends in one state or region often do not mirror the country as a whole. For instance, what happens in New York or San Francisco may not reflect markets in Saint Louis or Dallas. Generally, urban centers have different supply and demand challenges than rural
In the past seven months, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates five times for an aggregate increase of three percentage points. The agency indicated they expect to continue raising rates until inflation abates. While rate hikes tend to make front page news, just as inflation does, it’s often less clear
Inflation is at a 40-year high and has consistently topped the news in 2022. At the beginning of the year, headlines brought attention to the record high gas prices and rising food and used car costs. Then in March, the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates, shifting the media’s focus.
Financial advisors tell you the secret to financial success is investing early and often. As a rule of thumb, setting aside 10% or more of every paycheck throughout your career will lead to a stable retirement if you begin early and contribute consistently. This strategy generally works as long as
