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Are More Fed Rate Hikes Ahead this Year?

As expected, the Fed hiked its benchmark Fed Funds Rate by 25 basis points at its meeting last Wednesday. The Fed has now hiked the Fed Funds Rate eight (8) times since last March, bringing it to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%. The Fed Funds Rate is the interest rate for overnight borrowing for banks and it is not the same...

The Super Bowl Census

By Brad Beckett This Sunday, February 12th, the super deluxe happy fun bowl (aka Super Bowl 57) will be played in Glendale, Arizona.  The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will battle it out to claim the top NFL crown.  Today's graphic from the U.S. Census Bureau asks if someone from your hometown is...

2023 Top Negotiating Skills

I was talking to an old friend who is now an aspiring entrepreneur. He made a striking comment that he finally had the "un-glamorous revelation". Meaning that he finally realized that all the best lifestyles are NOT from people with good high paying jobs, they are from people who own their own business....... And the business they own doesn't have to be glamorous....

Remember this when multiple applicants want to apply for your rental

by David Pickron A landlord looking for a tenant loves to see multiple people interested in their property. It's critical to follow this one rule when you have an application come in for your vacant property. Rent Perfect President David Pickron explains what to do to keep out of trouble when you start accepting applications. The Rent Perfect system helps investors become...

Home Prices: What’s Really Happening?

Great information for your potential sellers! Thinking about selling your home, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second-guessing your decision - but, perspective matters.   While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A nearly 10% gain is still dramatic compared to the more normal...