Tag: real estate
Is It Time To Buy Into The Homebuilders Yet?
I spent a good part of yesterday watching the festivities in our nation’s capital. Our newest President, Barack Obama was sworn in. He’s America’s 44th president. No matter your political affiliation, yesterday was a proud moment in our country’s history. The peaceful transition of power sets the United States apart from many countries around in […]
Why Diversification’s Important To Your Portfolio
These last few weeks, it’s been all over the news. Bernie Madoff … “made-off” with billions of dollars of his investors’ money. His giant Ponzi scheme ran for more than 30 years. It finally crumbled at the end of last year. I can’t believe the number of people caught in his web of deception. The […]
What Should You Do With Real Estate?
Every day we’re hearing a few more details about the Government’s $700 billion rescue package for the banks. Last week, instead of buying up the toxic debt held by banks, Treasury Secretary Paulson did an about-face. He rounded up the heads of our largest banks in America and forced them to take a Government capital […]
Homebuilder Stocks Still Not A Good Buy
Stay away from the homebuilder stocks. Mark my words. Now’s not the time to go bottom fishing in this beat up industry. Despite a rally in the S&P Homebuilding Index (XHB), now’s not the time to buy. Why am I so convinced? Because 62% of homeowners are crazy. Yes, Crazy. Let me explain myself. Just […]
Protect Your Investment Portfolio Against Inflation And Stagflation
The results are in . . . and the results are surprising to say the least. Economic data posted this week shows that the US Economy grew during the first quarter at 0.9%. I was totally surprised, and I’m sure you were too. Given the deteriorating credit markets and the collapse of the housing industry […]
Investing In Real Estate With REIT ETFs
It never fails to happen. Every time I meet someone new the conversations eventually shifts. “So, what do you do for a living?” I’m tempted to respond with gas station attendant or professional coffee tester . . . but I don’t. “I publish a widely read financial newsletter.” Then I wait cringing . . . […]
Tree REITS Offer Income And Inflation Hedge
If today’s Dynamic Wealth Report is reaching you a little later than normal I apologize. It’s my fault. I was a little slow getting started this morning. See, last night I met up with some good friends at a local brewery. What was supposed to be a quick drink lead to . . . well, […]