Summary: There are two sides to the eviction moratorium story and, while the tenant side gets told, the landlord/owner side often does not. _______________________________________________________ Cornavirus and an economic reality The coronavirus pandemic has taken a severe toll on a great many sectors of the U.S. economy, and of course on the American people themselves! This is […]
Update September 10, 2020: A New York judge temporarily blocked a new state rule barring brokers from charging tenants. For now, tenants will once again be paying fees to brokers! The new state of the apartment rental real estate industry in New York City (as of Tuesday), reminds one of the Abbott and Costello routine ‘Who’s […]
In four short days families all over the United States will be gathering to give thanks over a delicious meal that will typically include turkey and all of the trimmings! But while this day of togetherness celebrates the joy of family and friends, this year in particular the conversation taking place around the dinner table will […]
Round and round the two candidates for President of the United States go, and who will win next Tuesday we still don’t know! But, whether you back the candidate that’s represented by a Donkey or an Elephant, if you’re in the real estate business the question is what the eventual outcome of the election may have […]
For any business owner and/or American concerned with the affordability and availability of quality healthcare, the two maps in this article should be very concerning! On August 16 I had written an article titled, ‘Commentary: Politicians And Empty Promises!‘, that focused on the political process and the empty rhetoric that politicians from both party’s spew pandering for votes. […]
Summary: Regardless of political party affiliation listen less to what the politicians running for office is promising, and more to whether what they promise is actually viable or economically feasible! ‘Commentary: Politicians And Their Promises That Can’t Ever Actually Be Kept!‘ Ronald Reagan: ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.‘ My Conclusion First: I […]
Summary: Note to government: Eventually you runout of other peoples money to spend and when the piper needs to be paid the pockets will be empty! And the burden on business and investors of all types to make-up the deficit can quickly become unsustainable! ‘Long Island’s Town Of Oyster Bay An Example Of What Happens When […]
A government mandated jump in the minimum wage to $15 per hour sounds like a boon for low-wage workers! But the reality is that it’s likely there will be unintended negative consequences resulting from a government-mandated regulation that imposes a dramatic increase to the cost structure of businesses. First, consider that the politicians who impose […]
In addition to many other issues, your choice of candidate in the 2016 presidential election will have an impact on your wealth! Specifically each of the candidates has their own opinion as it relates to the way in which federal income taxes should be collected and on which income brackets that the greatest tax burden should […]
In politics and business much can be learned by following the money trail from donors to candidates! Of course many (most) firms play both sides of the aisle by donating to candidates from each of the two major political parties but, in the case of the real estate industry, have the major players shown a preference for […]
