Best Response to Volatile Markets? Stay Calm In recent months, stocks have fallen sharply from their record highs, with one-day drops that can rightfully be called “dizzying.” As an investor, what are you to make of this volatility? For one thing, you may find it useful to know the probable causes of the market gyrations. …
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Color permeates this London abode, as seen in the vibrant dining room infused with an assortment of patterns… New Weekly Article – Refresher Course
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – Oct. 1 United States The Fed’s passing on interest rate hikes last Thursday did little to boost financial markets this week, with investors focused more on the downside risks to economic growth. An illuminating speech by Fed Chair Janet Yellen on Thursday helped shed some clarity on the Fed’s intentions. …
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When most people think of Virginia, they often think of its capital city, Richmond, or historic Williamsburg, or even Virginia Beach. While those destinations certainly are worth a visit, there’s one city that for years has flown under the radar… New Weekly Article – Charlottesville, Virginia
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – Sept 21United States• In one of the most highly anticipated meetings in years, the FOMC decided to delay liftoff from zero interestrate policy (ZIRP), delivering a highly dovish statement despite the continuing improvement in the U.S.economy.• Global uncertainty appeared to weigh heavily on the Committee members’ minds, with the Fed …
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New Weekly Article – Remastered Remix The owners of this 3,000-square-foot Colonial in an upscale suburb of Boston, faced a significant decorating challenge…
Why Trying to “Time the Market” is a Bad Idea You've heard it often: “Buy low, sell high.” It's sounds like a simple concept, and when properly executed ensures you make money in financial markets. Trouble is, most of us are dismal failures when it comes to this strategy. Trying to “time the market” by …
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – Sept 15 United States • Global equities were higher on the week, as sentiment was buoyed by the Chinese Ministry of Finance announcing plans to roll out “more forceful” fiscal policy to help stimulate economic growth. • Chinese trade data came in much weaker than expected, with export (-5.5 y/y) …
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Client Appreciation Party 2015 Thank you again for coming out this past Friday to our Annual Client Appreciation Party @ the Stonebridge Golf Club House. This year we had an exceptional turnout (approximately 90 people) who took part in the food, drinks and of course door prizes. Also, a special thanks to our preferred partners …
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September Newsletter Summary: August 2015 saw 1,279 homes sell in Ottawa, an increase of 6.6% from August 2014. The average sale price in August 2015 for a home in Ottawa was $379,946, a decrease of 0.1% from August 2014. Average “Cumulative Days on Market” in Ottawa is 89. …
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