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The Great Transition of the US Housing Market

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Since the pandemic began in the spring of 2020, we’ve witnessed an unparalleled explosion of price growth in all forms of housing. Until the peak in June 2022, single family home prices rose 45%. But prospective home owners weren’t the only ones biting their nails. Rents also rose over 15%, peaking in late 2022. The …

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Market Timing: Why It (Still) Doesn’t Work

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Oh boy! Nothing like a good bear market/recession quick-slider combo to stir the simmering pot in the investing world! There’s no need for a long introduction. Let’s dive into the meat: why market timing still doesn’t work. “Far more money has been lost by investors preparing for corrections, or trying to anticipate corrections, than has …

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Shocking Headlines of the 2008 Financial Crisis

Mr. Clipping Chains — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000

(And Why They Are So Important Now) I don’t want to talk much about the novel coronavirus today. I want to talk about money, because that is what I do here. Money may not be a priority for you and your family now amongst a spreading virus. However, I want to calmly acknowledge that the …

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