by Megan Micco | Dec 19, 2023 | Market Update
As we approach the end of 2023, we also appear to be at the end of a cycle of rising interest rates. A slew of recent economic reports have apparently convinced the Federal Reserve that their effort to combat inflation has been successful and it is time to halt...
by Megan Micco | Nov 22, 2023 | Market Update
Thanksgiving is upon us and there appears to be a lot to be thankful for. Recent economic reports indicate that the Fed has been mostly successful in their fight against inflation, and markets have responded accordingly. We have seen both stock market rallies and a...
by Megan Micco | Nov 12, 2023 | Industry Knowledge
Introduction The Sitzer/Burnett legal case is a landmark antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and some of the largest real estate franchisors. The case alleged that the defendants conspired to inflate real estate commissions by...
by Megan Micco | Oct 23, 2023 | Market Update
The U.S. macro economy remains surprisingly resilient. However, there are significant long-term global headwinds that have bond investors betting against U.S. treasuries. What does any of this mean for what the Federal reserve will do next and how will these factors...
by Megan Micco | Oct 3, 2023 | Real Estate Investing
If the thought of investing your money into brick and mortar—or perhaps some stylishly-painted siding—excites you, join the club. Investing in real estate has long been one of Americans’ favorite ways to grow their wealth. In fact, over 70% of...