Google Finance Review A large number of finance sites compete for investor’s eyes online and Google Finance is one of them. Commonly compared to Yahoo Finance, investors ask whether these are accurate sources. I think the more relevant question is whether they can provide sufficient depth on reports, news, and stock screening tools. Google finance…
Ready to Jump on the Santa Claus Market Rally? Is this the perfect time to let go of conservative investing and ride this late-year rally to new market heights? A lot of stock market advisors seem to think the coast is clear and it’s not a parade to nowhere. As this chart from Google Finance…
3 Month Stock Market Outlook My forecast for the market hitting bottom in October actually panned out. And the resulting rally is amazing if not fully unexpected. The FED and Biden have many tools to sink this ship and the debt crisis too, was kicked down the road. The debt and deficit crisis will return…
Stock Market Forecast for the Next 5 Years The 5 year forecast period is still a key timeframe for investors. That number represents cautious, sound and strategic investing, in contrast to day trading and get-rich-quick gambling. In 2023, there was a lot of concern that the markets would crash and underperform for years. With the…
Best Travel Destinations for 2024 We’re through the 2023 travel season and on into the 2024 travel season and travelers are wondering which destinations suit their fancy. So many places to visit and enjoy. Canadian and US snowbirds will be eyeing Florida, Texas, Cuba, and Mexico. In Britain, they’ll be checking out Spain, Italy, Greece,…
Best Cities to Buy Real Estate As we near the end of 2023, the housing market is in its worst state since 2011 where home sales are down 15% from last year. Yet, some buyers still can buy a home. Mortgage rates were just dropped this week, and home supply grew 2.7% according to NAR….
Weather Forecast for the State of Texas Texas is a large land area with a diverse geography that gives its many cities a pleasant variety in temperature, rainfall, and other weather events. Millions of vacationers are travelling to Texas cities and it’s amazing Gulf Cost beaches. Check out the typical weather for cities in Texas…
Los Angeles Weather Forecast Beautiful, sunny Los Angeles, California, experiences a Mediterranean climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. That climate has drawn millions to the city in the last 100 hundred years, to enjoy its beaches, hillside communities, theme parks, restaurants, and thriving business sector. Millions travel to LA every year…
August’s Price Drop May Present Opportunities While stocks fell during August amidst a wave of bad news, including the deepening, widening rift with the communists in China, corporate profits are showing growth. In fact, China’s downturn, US reshoring, and energy stocks are the key issues going into the fall. FED rates likely won’t fall until…
Mountain Bike Manufacturer Marketing The global phenomenon of mountain biking is still in gear. And while some speak of industry slowdowns, there is huge demographic of 12 to 72 year old’s participating in the sport. Research and Marketing’s report forecasts that the mountain bike market is poised to grow by $3.13 billion during the 5…
Dreaming of a Housing Market Crash? As the FED pushes the envelope on interest rate and mortgage rate rises, many buyer prospects continue to hope for a housing market correction with lower prices. Well okay, they would prefer an outright crash. Because prices are unreachable no matter what mortgage rates are. And it will take…
Is Revenge Travel Done? If you missed out on the phenomena of “revenge travel” then don’t fret. It looks like it’s going to continue for a few more years. And travel prices are dropping. This labor weekend is proof that far from over, revenge travel is putting it in gear for an extended period of…
Toronto Housing Market Bubble The Rolling Toronto housing crash forecast continues through 2023 and into 2024. Have we critical mass debt yet? Now years later from original predictions, in September 2023, there are still rumors of trouble in the Canadian economy and that the housing markets will crash. There are few takers on that prognosis….
The Special Needs of Silicon Valley Companies Silicon Valley is that region in southwest San Francisco Bay where thousands of tech-related companies have established their primary business location. Entrepreneurs, financiers, and talent all come here to experience this haven for entrepreneurs. Yet the days of easy money are behind us. Yes, investment in AI and…
Florida Real Estate Market Despite high rising mortgage rates for the last year, home sales in Florida have been relatively strong. Florida home prices too have risen to record heights. In July however, the Fed rate rises are beginning to take a bite out of the Florida housing market. Both Florida Realtors and Redfin report…
Essential Property Management Services to Fuel Growth Professional property managers do much more than manage properties. They build value and revenue performance continuously to meet the ever-rising expectations of owners. There are many services you provide as we discuss here, but one service provides the most lasting business boost for property owners. In fact, as…
Forecast for the 2024 Stock Market 2023 was a choppy uncertain year for the markets making investors and business managers nervous about the road ahead. Their courage and optimism is about to be paid off handsomely in 2024. Many analysts are down on 2024, burdened by the higher for longer them by the FED. They…
Los Angeles Housing Market June’s sales data for the Los Angeles housing market doesn’t really tell us anything new, however prices jumped in June which may lead us to believe the market has some health. The exodus of people and businesses have hurt the LA economy, yet as interest rates drop, that trend may stop…
California Real Estate Market Forecast It might be more difficult to characterize and explain California’s dynamic yet troubled housing market than other states. While the overall housing market here has its medians and averages, and has been injured by the FED interest rate hikes more than other states, the real story is seen when drilling…
Are People Still Leaving California? It sounds inconceivable to many of us who grew up with powerful images of the state of California with its wealth, beaches, mountains, and beautiful climate, that everyone there might want to get out. Yes, more polls suggest Californians are fed up with how their society and government are run…