by Racheli Refael | Dec 16, 2019 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation and retail sales; the Federal Reserve released its post-meeting statement from its Federal Open Market Committee. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Inflation,...
by Racheli Refael | Dec 13, 2019 | Real Estate
When someone purchases their first home, this is a significant step. There are a number of issues that people need to think about because purchasing a home is typically someone’s most significant investment. With this in mind, there are three common traps that...
by Racheli Refael | Dec 11, 2019 | Market Outlook
The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced its unanimous decision not to change to the current target federal funds range of 1.50 to 1.75 percent. The committee’s customary post-meeting statement said the decision not to change the...
by Racheli Refael | Dec 10, 2019 | Real Estate
It is important for everyone to diversify their investments and one of the assets that people often look toward is real estate. In a healthy market, real estate should appreciate in value. It is often less risky than investing in individual stocks and can provide a...
by Racheli Refael | Dec 10, 2019 | Mortgage
One of the most common worries that people have is money. When it comes to those golden retirement years, many people worry about running out of money. At the same time, most people who reach their retirement years have a lot of equity in their home. Therefore, many...