Stock Forecasts – Bull Market? Volatility will likely be the key characteristic of the markets as economic, political, technology, trade and many more factors face off in a battle. The uncertainty over interest rates is something investors and economists just can’t seem to get a handle on. At the last FED meeting, J. Powell commented…
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…
3 Month Stock Market Outlook As we entered the 3rd quarter of 2023, investors are torn between two tales. One of a market crash this year or next, and one of a new bull market that will take everyone to nirvana. It’s likely these 3 months will continue strong for stocks because investor mood is…
Will the Stock Market Soar in 2024? Now in mid 2023, many investors are anticipating the reversal of the FED lending rate which would send mortgage payments back down to aid in affordability for hungry home buyers. And with financing cheap again, investment in tech would likely roll on again too. Lots of positives when…
The Dow Jones and its 4 Indices Retail and institutional investors both are scrambling in the face of another market collapse to find investible securities in this last quarter of 2022. It’s in these darkest hours of the markets that everyone rethinks where the real opportunities are. We often don’t record our change of perspective,…
Crash the Markets in October? Traditionally, the stock market hits the skids in October. Some of the biggest crashes were fall season events. The Bank Panic of 1907, the Stock Market Crash of 1929, and Black Monday 1987 all happened in October. There are plenty of reasons to believe typical investors can be spooked easy, especially…
Houses for Sale Colorado Springs Real estate sales for the city of Colorado Springs, CO were strong again in August setting the stage for an even hotter housing market in 2021. Perhaps not surprising for a city that is becoming a desirable location for migrants from everywhere. And with added funding for the military, the…
Home Prices will Rise this Fall The housing market is the darling child of the economy right now as low mortgage rates combined with changes in employment are driving home sales. Up in Canada (Toronto and Vancouver) July saw record home sales as Realtors are seeing boom times for sales again. And in many regions…