Your Economy
We make no presumption that we have a consistent understanding of the national economy, and more especially, its macro component. We do, however, have a natural affinity for our local economy.
July 2010: A 'Before and After' of the Beaufort Co. housing market
Local market evaluation confirms national trends in housing prior to and following the Sept. 2008 crash.
July 20th, 2010
June 2010: A good buyer is hard to find
The world economy is held fast, it seems, in a Catch-22 situation: The recession was caused and is being drawn out by the housing bust, and now the recession is expected to cause more downward pressur
June 16th, 2010
May 2010: Tax credit expiration removes crutch
Though the month of March saw a 27-percent increase in new home sales, I'm unconvinced we're close to real recovery. More likely, this rise in sales was the short-lived result of temporary cir
May 20th, 2010
Are you ready to buy?
There are a few important things to consider before calling a real-estate agent.
May 20th, 2010
What to do before listing your property ...
For many, selling property marks the end of an age. It’s a physical representation of the changing dynamics within your family, your relationship, or your career.
May 20th, 2010
Long the markets right now? Get ready to have your lunch money taken…for the next 50 years.
Don't buy that second house on the water just yet.
May 20th, 2010
Deflation isn't such a bad thing
After thirty years of inflation, perhaps it's time to pop the bubble and start over.
May 20th, 2010
Greece is just the beginning of the sovereign debt crisis
A brief look at forty years of irresponsible fiscal policy
May 20th, 2010