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02-25-2022, 01:18 PM | #101 |
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I don't know if real estate has reached its peak. Maybe some sectors, but it seems like we are still building at a rate that I have never seen before... even before 2008.
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02-25-2022, 01:32 PM | #102 |
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John I agree. There is virtually zero rental inventory in more populated areas, so rents are sky high. The flow of people from MA/CT/NY to northern New England has slowed a bit but is still continuing, which fuels home and land values. Still some time left before this real estate market cools off.
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02-25-2022, 07:38 PM | #103 |
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I know.
When I was watching the Laconia Mayor race... even though Dawn lost to Andrew... when she got on the subject of rents, it wasn't looking too pretty for Andrew. A lot of things she brought up resonated with a small group... but that one seemed to have a much broader audience. |
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05-08-2022, 07:22 AM | #105 |
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Most investments went down.
And others seem to be rising... but a very good chance of severe bubble. We've seen individuals in the largest part of the collective wealth curve - Boomers - switch from intangible appreciating assets to physical assets. And they seem to be focused on quantity over quality when taken collectively. |
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05-08-2022, 08:56 AM | #106 |
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Just re-read the OP's opening remarks. I think land is an investment you make for your grandchildren, not for upcoming retirement. And you have ongoing expenses (taxes). Income from harvest can be pretty spotty. I really prefer something with leverage and/or current income. e.g. rent or dividends. Then I'm sheltered a little from market volatility.
In a small way, from Treasury Direct: "The initial interest rate on new Series I savings bonds is 9.62 percent. You can buy I bonds at that rate through October 2022." You can only buy from Treasury Direct, so you won't hear much about these from your broker or the bank's trust dept. The rate is tied to inflation and is re-set every 6 months. $10,000 maximum. Penalty for early withdrawal. |
05-08-2022, 09:44 AM | #107 |
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I-bonds are nice for the long haul.
But to get any real value out of them you need to invest year-after-year and never cash out early. The $10k limit makes it an investment that isn't short hall or quick-turn. Very limiting for high income/large holdings investors. Rents are going to be spotty. You can't fix a housing shortage with higher or lower interest rates or a change in lending standards in the current equation. So I think Millennials are going to flex that new found political power. That could mean direct govt investment and structural changes. |
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I-Bonds returns are fantastic right now, but depending on your personal situation, the $10k limit may or may not be impactful to your portfolio. |
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Like everything else, part of a diversified portfolio.
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05-12-2022, 12:14 PM | #112 |
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Listed on Zillow as of yesterday two condo units for sale above the colonial theater. Many May look at those as a investment. But, I not recall hearing closer on the parking issue.
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''Many'' being who?
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It might be a good investment if they are priced correctly. There is not a nice hotel in the area except opechee inn. These could be rented to the talent performing at the theatre. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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