A little insight into just who’s buying homes in Maricopa County and the Phoenix metropolitan area. It’s all a matter of perspective.
Category Archives: Market Sectors
Sold Ultra Financials Proshares
Instead of writing a new post whenever I sell a stock, I usually write any follow-ups in the comments section of the original post because it makes it easier to follow what I do. But, I have some commentary about UYG that was just too long for a simple comment, so I’m writing another post. [...]
VantageSouth Bank
I own shares in a private de novo bank named VantageSouth Bank, a small community bank headquartered in Burlington (Alamance County), NC. I bought 100 shares of their stock in 2006 at $11.00/share during their initial public offering, being well-aware that investing in a de novo startup is a risky venture and I could easily [...]
Buffett and Bogle Redux
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A Housing Bottom?
Arizona, more specifically the Phoenix metropolitan area, was a nationwide leader for new home construction and sales during the mid-2000s. As such, it was at the center of the housing bubble, and one of the leading cities to feel the effects caused by the mortgage crisis. So, it wouldn’t be too irrational to refer to [...]
The Housing Bubble
There’s still a lot of outrage being expressed about the sinister activity that occurred in the housing sector, causing a housing bubble that eventually popped, and leading to massive taxpayer-assisted bailouts, a worldwide debt crisis, recession, and a massive decline in individual wealth. So, it’s understandable how this outrage against the people considered to have [...]