Housing Market – Years to correct?

Last week’s new home sales report has folks talking again about the state of the housing market.  Here is a link to a quick video and article on the topic:  http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/housing-market-sucks-could-years-correct-20110324-080754-787.html … Read more

Calculator Problem – 03/14/2011

What is the outstanding balance after 85 payments on a loan of $190,000 at 6% amortized over 15 years?  (The answer will be posted with the new calculator problem in … Read more

Double Dip

I think we will see double dip in several markets this year.  There are several areas where the supply continues to increase.  Below is a link to a good graph … Read more

Top 30 Counties – underwater

An interesting list of counties where people owe more on their mortgages than the home is worth. One of the things to remember when you read a list like this is … Read more

Rent Increases

One of the key areas we don’t pay enough attention to is demographics and changes over time.  They have a huge impact on sectors of the economy.  The link below … Read more

Kids and Allowances

The topic of kids and allowances is always a difficult topic.  There is no “right” answer.  You just need to find a system that works for you.  I personally agree … Read more

Are House Prices Headed Lower?

An interesting perspective that thinks house prices will revert to the long-term mean.  If that happens, houses have more room to fall.  I don’t believe this will happen in all areas … Read more

Housing Market Update

Here is a good article on the current real estate market: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203513204576047491075731426.html?mod=WSJ_hp_MIDDLENexttoWhatsNewsTop

1099s and rental properties

The link below is for a good article in the Journal of Accountancy on the upcoming changes in 1099 reporting requirements and its impact on rental property owners: http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20103537.htm

Bank closures

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/7-banks-closed-in-Fla-Ga-Ill-apf-1135619637.html?x=0&sec=topStories&pos=5&asset=&ccode= Bank closures are still happening.  The FDIC watch list is continuing to grow.  Do not let your guard down.  Make sure that your accounts are under the FDIC insurance … Read more

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