The real estate industry seems to be doing well, given the amount of investments streaming into the sector. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, investors have flocked the industry in pursuit of highly undervalued properties and investments. Berkshire Hathaway, which has been on an investment spree, is the latest to bet big on U.S.
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Retail spending has continued to increase year-over-year in the United States after a freefall in March and April. In fact, in August retail spending, consisting of spending in restaurants, stores, service stations and online, celebrated its fourth straight month of increase, though the pace of that increase is slowing down slightly. The increase for the
The U.S has always been considered one of the safest and best places to do business and invest. A robust legal system complimented by a government that has always stayed away of private entities has seen it top the charts as a global destination for real estate investment. However, not anymore. Deteriorating relations between the
Thursday markets were mixed and the Dow briefly turned positive for 2020, before slipping back down before the markets closed. The Dow ended up being up 0.6%, while the S&P 500 inched 0.2% higher, and the Nasdaq fell 0.3%. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fell 0.6% to 370.72, this was the biggest fall in a
The U.S real estate sector has come under immense pressure as the U.S economy faces its most significant contraction in recent years owing to the COVID-19 shocks. With more than 20 million Americans rendered jobless due to businesses’ shutdown and other economic activities, buying homes is no longer a priority. Millions of people are struggling
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced measures to control inflation at his annual speech on the U.S. central bank’s policy approach during the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Full Video: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Annual Speech At The Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on Thursday, August 27, 2020 As
Real estate was the catalyst behind the 2009 financial crisis. Fast forward, the global economy is yet again on edge owing to the disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S Real estate has been one of the hardest hit, with the epidemic, suffering its most significant contraction in recent years in the first half
Retails sales have jumped back to pre-pandemic levels. This is despite millions of people in America being rendered jobless in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data released by the Commerce Department indicates that retail sales rose 1.2% in July as a bounce back from seven-year lows in April continued to gather pace. Retail Sales
Relations between China and the U.S have deteriorated significantly in recent months. Amid the escalating tensions, Chinese companies are jumping to any opportunity to raise money in the U.S markets. Chinese property disruptor KE Holdings, commonly referred to as Beike Zhaofang, is the latest to plot an Initial Public Offering in the U.S. Beike Zhaofang
The markets went for a mid-week rally Wednesday, with the Dow Jones closing up 1.05%, the Nasdaq climbed 2.13%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.4%, but fell just shy of hitting a record close. The European Stoxx 600 rose 1.11%. Facebook, Apple and Amazon enjoyed climbs of 1.4%, 3.3% and 2.6% Wednesday, while Netflix and
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) paid as much as $97 million for the 2,000 acres in Austin, Texas, poised to be home for its next gigafactory. According to a warranty deed filed in Travis County, the giant electric car company paid the money to TXI Operations, the seller who has ties to Martine Marietta, a construction material
The U.S economy is struggling with one of the biggest contractions in recent history, GDP has shrunk 32% in the past quarter. The number of bankruptcies has continued to edge higher, given the uncertainty fuelled by COVID-19 pandemic. While the housing sector has been hard hit, it continues to show resilience as the economy as
The effects of a Republican-Democrat stalemate on Capitol Hill will be felt far and wide following the expiry of the $600 unemployment benefits program. The two sides failed to reach an agreement that would have seen the program extended and to continue supporting people hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Loss of Necessary Income Unemployment
The U.S real estate industry shrunk, nearly half, in the first half of the year as the COVID-19 pandemic rattled sentiments about investments. The total value of deals shrunk significantly as the number of transactions also more than halved as people scampered for safety, given the uncertainty fuelled by the pandemic. This marked the weakest
A tech sell-off on Thursday afternoon sent the markets spinning and ended a four-day winning streak. The Dow Jones was down 1.3%, the S&P 500 down 1.2%, and the Nasdaq was today’s biggest loser down 2.2%. Meanwhile, the Russell 2000 inched just a touch higher rising by 0.0042%. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index closed up
Going green is the new norm in the real estate sector as the race to cut long term carbon footprint heats up. Green properties are increasingly cropping up around the world has become as developers look to leverage their synergies in addition to conserving the environment. Green Property Standardization In the race for a more
Markets rallied Monday as the Nasdaq rose 2.5%, the S&P 500 was up 0.8%, while the Dow Jones inched its way higher by 0.03% after starting the day in the red. Amazon saw its share price skyrocket 7.9% and post its best day since December 2018 following the price target on Amazon stock being bumped
The housing market is heating up after starting the year on a roll. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on various sectors of the economy, with the housing industry not spared a bit. Uncertainty is the theme that continues to take a toll on the once burgeoning segment of the U.S economy. U.S Real
The real estate bubble was the catalyst behind the 2009 financial crisis. Fast forward, the global economy is on the cusp of yet another economic meltdown, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Even as key sectors in the U.S economy continue to reel from the effects of COVID-19, real estate has emerged as a soft spot,
The cost of living has been steadily increasing every year. This is due to many factors, one of which being volatile market conditions. Inflation is tricky to deal with because there’s no predicting how much it will increase from one year to another. However, there are a few methods that you can use to protect
Investing in real estate can be a real benefit in the long run. Having a second dwelling that provides rental income can help cover the mortgage and potentially leave a little bit leftover as profit. However, when it comes time to sell your second property, there are some bits of advice to keep in mind
The cost of living is getting higher every year that passes. Rising costs due to inflation make it difficult to build a profit in many areas of the country. Many people struggle to settle down because they simply can’t afford to live comfortably. Taking a look at the whole country, which state is the most
The modern-day retail industry can be competitive and cut-throat, especially if you are just getting started. While there currently are many factors that are impacting retail businesses and the uncertainty of post-pandemic society looms, there are some investment opportunities. Many businesses have grown out of difficult times. However, once you get past the initial setup
Stocks fluctuated on Wednesday, as investors continued to keep an eye on the coronavirus news and the recovery of the economy. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones fell by 0.36% and 0.65%, respectively. The NASDAQ rose by 0.15%. This is the fourth straight day in a row of gains for the NASDAQ. Texas has
Many Americans across the country are making an attempt to cut back on their carbon footprint and go green. This is great news for the environment and also great news for your wallet. Going green provides savings in a variety of different ways, as we will be examining below. Tax Breaks For Going Green There
The spread of the global pandemic known as Covid19 has brought a great level of uncertainty to many Americans. Everyday activities are being restricted, family members cannot be visited, and most events have been canceled. However, some big decisions just can’t be canceled; such as buying a house. If you are stuck and need to
The optimistic start to 2020’s spring real estate market was brought to a grinding halt after the global pandemic started circulating around the United States. The short-term projections regarding real estate were bleak, as nobody was in the market to buy a home from mid-March onwards. With that being said, how do the long-term projections
Major indexes were down on Tuesday, ending their positive streaks. The Dow Jones dropped by 1.6%, while the S&P 500 was down by 1%, and the NASDAQ closed 0.5% lower. The Congressional Budget Office released new economic projections Tuesday. Social distancing measures are expected to remain in place for the foreseeable future. These measures will
When people buy a home for the first time, they will resign themselves to the fact that they have a long road of mortgage payments ahead of them. A typical mortgage term is 25 years long. It can be pretty intimidating to think about paying it off before then because that could involve hundreds of
Buying a house with the intention of renting it out can be a great idea. It might bring you a great deal of profit. However, it might also backfire and end up costing you money. Is it worth investing in a rental house, and if so, what is the best way to do so? Personal
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