EIA Predicts Big Price Drop in Brent and WTI Oil EIA, the US Energy Information Administration made it’s predictions for future oil prices and surprisingly, they believe oil prices will fall. In their latest price forecast, a shocking one, they predict the price of Brent crude oil will average $75/b in 2022 and $68/b in…
Best Canadian Oil Stocks to Buy Oil prices are rocketing, and you’ve been introduced to the best oil stocks to buy on North American stock exchanges, and among the best are Canadian oil stocks. You can find them on the TSX, Canada’s stock exchange. Canada’s wealth in oil and gas will gain increased exposure in…
US New Home Construction, Prices and Sales It’s not a reach to say that buying a new home is tops on many American’s wish list. Although demand for new homes is intense, a lack of supply is dampening those dreams of home ownership. New US home sales rose 4% across the country in October and…
Real Estate Marketing Packages It’s a new home selling season and opportunities still abound in 2022. The challenge of being seen and heard and then connecting is no easy matter however, which brings is to promotion and marketing. Realtors with a strong online presence will at least be able to reach buyers and sellers. Seller…
Winning Real Estate Marketing Strategy Organic real estate marketing and lead generation are the core or foundation of your sales success. While local advertising and word of mouth help your efforts, they’re not going to establish you as the top Realtor in your region. Admittedly, it takes confidence and the help of a good digital…
What’s the Outlook for the Housing Market? Most expert forecasts for the housing are calling for moderation in home prices beginning now and into 2022 and 2023. But are they just trying to talk down what is a very hot housing market? In one controversial poll by Reuters, Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo…
STAND OUT FROM THE MEDIOCRE MIDDLE In a previous post, I talked about The Power of Fascination, how people might make a bigger impact for personal success by discovering what is fascinating about themselves. Part of being fascinating is in being memorable. Do people remember you? Did you get a second date with that girl? Did…
Bitcoin Price Outlook Bitcoin crashed suddenly and shockingly this weekend to $35,388, far below the big highs of last month. In some markets, it even it hit $28,000 so it appears cryptocurrency is in some hot water right now. However, for smart investors, this dumping is a buying the dip opportunity. The BTC crash including…
When Should I Sell My Stocks? Just when the outlook is so positive with the recovery, we have a day like November 26, where market seems to be sliding into oblivion. The Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P all suffered. Investors are thinking, why can’t I see any of this coming? Well, you’re not alone, because none…
Investing Strategy: Buying the Dip Buying the dip is a tactic that’s deeply ingrained in the investor community mindset. From institutional fund managers to self-directed investors, the dip in prices is a great opportunity to buy stocks at bargain prices. Investors often overreact to negative news and trends, thus dumping their stock unwisely. Stock volatility…
Why do Prices Rise? Stock market volatility is by no means over, as we enter the end of the imposed economic shutdown. The events of Black Friday help us see clearly what the threats and sell off signals are. It really brings home the potential for a significant sell off and this might prime us for…
Are California Home Prices Going to Rise? 2021 was a pretty good year for the California’s housing market with big sales numbers and rising prices even as the supply of homes receded by a third. Each year, seemingly fewer houses are available. The allure of the Golden State has always been too much to resist,…
Oil Companies Bid on Gulf Oil Field Rights The big news is President, fresh from his trip to Europe to push anti-oil policies, extra taxes and anti-development ideas to the world (including poor countries who can’t afford EVs), is selling massive oilfield drilling rights in the environmentally sensitive Gulf of Mexico. Yes, this the same…
Where Do You Invest When the Bull Market Hits its Peak? Stock market experts like Charlie Wien says “I don’t think there’s a lot of upside from…not a lot more value than current level.” As you can see from the graphic, he acknowledges that a recovery could extend profitability because earnings continue strong. However, he…
Toronto Condo Market The Toronto housing market continues to accelerate as the pandemic eases. Although the 416 area code sees growth last quarter and in September, it’s the 905 area code that is seeing big increases in condo prices. Toronto’s condominium market fared poorly during the pandemic as few wanted to risk high density living…
Will Taxing The Rich Stifle Investment in the USA? President Biden and the Democrats are pushing ahead with another facet of their agenda, that of taxing the super wealthy. Well, what could possibly go wrong with that? While few Americans oppose the general intent of taxing the rich, it has to be asked whether this…
How High Will Oil Prices Go? We’re all astonished at the high rising price of oil this fall, yet it seems oil traders are moving beyond a $100 a barrel price forecast to a revised one reaching $200 a barrel. The trend though due to shortages and carbon emissions regulations will guarantee very high…
Unemployment Rate in the United States The Covid 19 pandemic interrupted a very positive reduction in the unemployment rate in the United states. 8 years of strong growth during the bull market stock market was crippled by the shutdowns. Now in late 2021, the economic recovery is beginning to deliver stronger job growth (4.8% unemployment…
Small Finance Bloggers Fight Back! It’s a big challenge for investors to find useful, timely stock market information that isn’t tainted by corporate agendas and profit motives. This license to misdirect and mislead is significant, and even the loss of reliable cues in information is enough to send warnings to investors. An accurate stock market…
Is There Any Chance Home Prices will Fall? The top question from buyers isn’t about how to save and qualify for a home mortgage, or how to win a bidding war, or how to choose a Real estate agent. The top question asked is “when will home prices fall?” The rationale is simple. They want…