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February 23, 2017

Talk of New Stock Market Bubble . . . umm, Bubbles Up

Comparing Yahoo’s Stock Price Then and Now “Sure, [today’s] stock market isn’t cheap by any rational standard. But if you want to see what an actual bubble is ” and the damage it leaves behind when it pops ” take a look at the latest iteration of the long-running deal under which Verizon is buying...
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Real Estate Bracketing — Advanced Beginner Version

The Goldilocks Approach As I’ve discussed in previous posts, the essence of pricing real estate is what’s called “bracketing.”  (See, “Bracketing,” Explained“; and “Why the Neighbor’s House Usually Isn’t a Comp“). Translation:  you need to find a home that’s just above the home you’re trying to price (called the “subject property”) and one that’s just...
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