Could there be a Stock Market Crash Ahead? After the Black Friday/New Covid 19 Variant sell off, people investors are more interested in learning more about the market conditions. Is there a case for a looming stock market crash? The market bears are up on their toes sniffing the wind looking in the distance, but…
Housing Market Crash Ahead? With a Covid infection surge and a new Covid 19 variant discovered in Africa, the stock markets did crash on Black Friday. We could see additional market bleeding next week. And we’re wondering now how solid are US housing markets? Is the new variant going to deflate residential housing markets too?…
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…
China Economic Forecast 2022t It’s a challenge to describe the Chinese economy given it is a capitalist market built on top of a communist system. The country is now at a cross roads and must decide whether it can handle a free, open relationship with the rest of the world. Today’s topic is China’s effect…
Los Angeles Housing Market It’s good times for home sellers in Los Angeles County where prices just keep rising. And homes are selling fast. The average home price in LA County hit $680,000, which was up $125,000 vs 12 months ago. That’s the second-highest year-over-year gain. Unfortunately, LA is now considered the least affordable place…
Best US Tech Stocks Given the big correction that’s hitting the DOW, S&P, NASDAQ and Russell right now, you’d have to question buying tech stocks. Tech is getting hit hard this week and the cyber attacks on the Colonial pipeline is not helping. The fact is, investors are moving away from speculative growth stocks and…
Homeless in America The issue with homelessness in the US continues into 2021. And in fact, the problem is set to worsen given home prices are rising and we’re not out of the Covid 19 pandemic recession. The issue with homelessness is simple. Not much incentive for building new housing and most of the available…
Corona Virus and Real Estate Just as the recent job numbers hit a high, the real estate market is making awakening sounds. The virus and shutdown took a heavy toll on the US economy and all economies. The only country to rebound quick is China. But China’s real estate market might be in trouble as…
Is the Post Pandemic Economic Recovery Underway? As we approach June, the final month of the 2nd quarter, is it too early to speak about the economic recovery? The optimism of the stock market could help encourage more companies to resume business and for more employees to earn a pay check again. Earning a pay…
Facebook Tells Employees Their Salary will be Reduced if they Move from Bay Area What a hugely profitable 12 months Facebook had. Growth in profits rose 100% and now they’re zeroed in on monopolizing another couple of areas of business for 2020 and beyond. Their stock price is at record highs and forecasted for more…