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Kevin Warsh Could Be the Next Fed Chair: Here are three observations and why this may be good for your investments in hard assets.
On January 30, President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, elevating him above three other finalists: 1) Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income; 2) Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic...
Post-Election Shifts Reveal a Growing Opportunity: Medical Conversions in a Disrupted Office Market
The results of the 2024 election are starting to ripple through the U.S. economy — and commercial real estate is feeling the effects. Higher interest rates, regulatory shifts, and economic uncertainty are amplifying the challenges already facing the traditional office...
Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!
The Trump 2.0 administration is entering its third week since Inauguration Day on January 20th. The changes that are being made are swift, profound and in some cases will have major impacts on the US economy. Here are a few of the recent actions that you should be watching and how they may affect your financial future.
The tortoise and the hare: Who wins in commercial real estate investing?
Cultivating patience is essential for anyone seeking to thrive in the competitive and dynamic world of commercial real estate investment, making the tortoise Recentric’s team mascot!
How To Prepare For the Upcoming Election
How the 2024 election cycle may affect your investments Get out the popcorn, the election mania has begun. While our U.S. Constitution affords each citizen the freedom to vote in a Federal Republic in the best country in the world, one thing is certain: This 2024...
A Hard Asset Is Good To Find
Or is it the other way around? A good asset is hard to find? This may be a cheeky question, but it couldn’t apply more given today’s volatile US dollar and persistent inflation that investors and consumers are experiencing. Hard assets are tangible products that hold...
How do you combine lifestyle and real estate investments?
Combining lifestyle and business in real estate involves finding ways to incorporate your personal preferences, interests, and values into your real estate ventures. Here are several strategies that Recentric has employed to achieve this lifestyle integration: 1....
The Window of Opportunity Begins to Open!
Interest rates are up, real estate valuations are down, and inflation is cooling. The latest CPI numbers are out, and inflation is at a 5% annual rate as of March 2023, still well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The banking system is being stressed to levels that...
Expect the Unexpected in 2023 – Insight For Your Real Estate Investments
As President Franklin Roosevelt observed over 80 years ago: “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” Recentric shares the same sentiment as our former US president.
How do rising interest rates affect your real estate investments?
Remember the 1970s? Bellbottoms, feathered hair, the peace sign, and the VW Bus. And who could forget out of control inflation! Now that much higher inflation is back, many economists would argue that this time around is different, and we won’t see a 1970’s return to...
Why Now Is a Perfect Time to Keep Your Powder Dry
You undoubtedly have heard the phrase “Keep your powder dry.” The origins of this phrase stem back to the Battle of Edgehill in 1642 in the First English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell told his Roundhead troops in the opening fight, “Put your trust in God, my boys, but...
How’s your capital stacking up these days?
The Federal Reserve has decided it’s time to start fighting the worst inflation since the 1970’s, by announcing on June 15, 2022, a 75-basis point increase in the Federal Funds Rate. This is the largest increase since 1994 and one that should not be overlooked. To...
Don’t Wait For the Storm To Pass – Dance in the Rain.
The US economy seems to be at an inflection point and heading downward. Inflation rates are reaching levels we have not seen since the late 1970’s. The US consumer, which accounts for two-thirds of our domestic economy, is struggling to keep up with the cost of living.
Control What You Can, and Plan For What You Can’t
Life can throw some wrenches your way, especially when you live in a post-pandemic world with financial uncertainty on the horizon. When it comes to your financial game plan, it’s always a good idea to focus on areas where you can direct the course of events. When you...
US Dollar Demise – Is the Perfect Storm Brewing?
Predicting the financial future of the world is impossible but paying attention to certain historical trends which are repeating themselves right now can indicate where the future is heading. And then throw in the likes of digital currencies such as Bitcoin, that have no allegiance to any sovereign nation, and you get the feeling that all currency hell is about to break loose. Paying attention to the following indicators can help you start to make moves to protect your portfolio.
How “Alternative” Can You Get?
Alternative investments like blockchain technology, medical real estate, and secondary investment funds have great opportunity for long term ROI. I encourage everyone to consult with experts, do your own homework, and trust your instinct.
Your Most Powerful Currency: Positivity Currency
As we push hard to get through a challenging year, there is one common thread we all share. We are all trying to be more resilient in our lives whether it’s our personal net worth and investments, or our business vitality and meeting growth expectations. We pour over...
Equity Happens!
I have long been a fan of the wealth accumulating effects of investing in real estate. If you have the patience and the wherewithal to invest dollars in commercial real estate, only to let it grow and compound, you will likely wake up one day with the pleasant surprise of having amassed large amounts of equity.