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A message to my 20-something year-old daughter about credit cards
by Rich Arzaga, CFP®, CCIM Note: What follows is a message I sent today to my daughter. She has grown out of the student credit card we...
Rich Arzaga
Jul 28, 20245 min read
What is the outlook for real estate? Let's see what the economists believe.
by Rich Arzaga, CFP ® , CCIM Real Estate and Economic Outlook, Midyear NAR Forecast Summit July 22, 2024. The National Association of...
Rich Arzaga
Jul 24, 20243 min read
A Boring Investor can be a Smart Investor.
This Wall Street Journal article does a good job articulating how many serious financial planners (those who go deep in planning) feel...
Rich Arzaga
Jun 24, 20242 min read
Spilling the Tea on BiggerPockets®
Question A friend of mine came across this site, and it strikes me as another scheme that preys on aspiring and inexperienced investors....
Rich Arzaga
Jun 8, 20242 min read
Unlocking Potential Part 2: "Are Shopping Malls Dinosaurs or Diamonds in the Rough?"
As promised, here is Part 2 of the post titled “Unlocking Potential: Are Shopping Malls Dinosaurs or Diamonds in the Rough for Real...
Rich Arzaga
May 1, 20241 min read
Your rental property and the Maui fires
Imagine your real estate wealth-building plan is to purchase a handful of short-term rental properties in Hawaii. The long-term promise...
Rich Arzaga
Apr 25, 20242 min read
What you can learn from the "mixed bag" news about Blackstone Real Estate (BREIT), the world's largest real estate investment trust (REIT)
WSJ Link to Blackstone's Beleaguered Real-Estate Fund Stems Exodus Real estate, like all other asset classes, operates in cycles. This is...
Rich Arzaga
Apr 24, 20242 min read
"Stay Ahead of Tax Changes: Get Your Free TCJA Planning Checklist Today!"
Many taxpayers and investors have enjoyed the lower tax brackets brought about by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA"). However, the...
Rich Arzaga
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Unlocking Potential Part 1: Are Shopping Malls Dinosaurs or Diamonds in the Rough for Real Estate Investors?
This article from The Counselors of Real Estate newsletter outlines an example of how some investors see problems with outdated property...
Rich Arzaga
Apr 18, 20241 min read
"What Rental Property Owners Need to Know About the Latest Legal and Legislative Changes"
Alleged Rent-Fixing of Apartments Nationwide Draws More Legal Scrutiny. Lawsuits contend that software company enables landlords to set...
Rich Arzaga
Apr 17, 20243 min read
Get more (better) information on housing prices
I am often asked about a resource for housing prices. While not an exhaustive list, the list of resources provided by the Counselors of...
Rich Arzaga
Apr 17, 20241 min read
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Jul 17, 20232 min read
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Jul 17, 20231 min read
Residential and Commercial Real Estate Economic Update by the NAR
I recently attended a National Association of Realtors(r) webinar titled "Economic and Commercial Market Outlook." The content was...
Rich Arzaga
Apr 4, 20221 min read
Why homeowners insurance is no longer guaranteed, and how to navigate this challenge
Increases in natural disasters have changed the way insurance carriers view and price risk, causing a considerable change in the rules of...
Rich Arzaga
Mar 25, 20221 min read
"Is real estate a good hedge against inflation?"
"Is real estate a good hedge against inflation?" I get this question on occasion. Mostly from investors new to real estate investing. As...
Rich Arzaga
Feb 27, 20225 min read
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