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Sweden’s government predicts steeper GDP contraction
People in Sweden are feeling the effects of high inflation and tumbling house prices.JONATHAN NACKSTRAND / Contributor / Getty ImagesThe Swedish government is now predicting a deeper than expected GDP contraction in 2023, according to data released Monday, worsening an already gloomy outlook for the country’s economy.Sweden’s Ministry of Finance estimated in December that GDP […]
Turning Emerging Markets Into Consultancy Hotspots With Intellia
Intellia CEO Saad Raja Intellia Why should the $150 billion global management consulting industry be dominated by firms and analysts based in developed markets? Cloud-based start-up Intellia thinks there is an alternative: it offers access to a vetted group of analysts and consultants based in emerging markets all around the world. “I was constantly amazed […]
How Should You Invest $50,000 In Real Estate Right Now?
In this article A common question on the BiggerPockets forums goes something like this, “I have $50,000 and looking to invest in real estate. How should I start?” In normal times, my advice would nine times out of 10 be house hacking for a first-time investor, especially given the markedly better rates and terms homeowners can get as compared […]
April homebuilder sentiment rises as builders grab near record market share
Stacks of bricks outside a home under construction in the CastleRock Communities Sunfield residential development in Buda, Texas, U.S., on Wednesday, May 15, 2021. Sergio Flores | Bloomberg | Getty Images Builder sentiment in the market for newly-built homes rose in April for the fourth straight month, as the supply of existing homes for sale […]
Why Leaders Need To Focus On DEI Efforts Now More Than Ever
Business team having meeting getty Equal employment and affirmative action laws enacted during the tumultuous 1960s are the roots of today’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Six decades and a global pandemic later, companies have come a long way from initial attempts to diversify their workforce. What began as simply “diversity” has become significantly more […]
CPAs Answer YOUR Top Investing and Tax Questions
Want more real estate tax deductions? If you’re a savvy investor, you can use the tax code to avoid income tax, keep more money, and grow your portfolio even faster. But it’s hard to do so without a rock-solid CPA behind you. Thankfully, we have some of the world’s top real estate CPAs on the […]
Homebuyers’ mortgage rate tipping point is artificially low
Today’s homebuyers are exceptionally sensitive to mortgage rates with house prices so high — and they’ve found their tipping point. After years of government intervention following the great recession and the first years of the Covid-19 pandemic that kept mortgage rates artificially low, today’s buyers have a skewed view of what “normal” mortgage rates are. […]
How A Startup Is Balancing Rapid Sales Growth With Rainforest Sustainability
Albana Eama, CEO and founder of the Rainforest Company The Rainforest Company The global market for “superfoods” is worth around $162 billion and is set to grow by an average of 5.5 per cent between now and 2028, according to figures published by IMARC. But if superfoods are helping us to take care of our […]
Finding Comps, Estimating Rehab Costs, and Filling Vacancies
A FSBO (For Sale By Owner) seller wants to move forward with your offer—that’s great news! But first, they have asked you to pull comps (comparable sales). Believe it or not, this is something you can use to your advantage. Of course, you’ll need to know where to find comps and how to estimate rehab […]