What Might Be Next In The Economy?

By Richard Brody  |   December 28, 2021 Since, we don’t have a crystal ball, it is impossible to predict, accurately, the future! This is especially true, when, it comes to economic issues, including investment, real estate, interest rates, inflationary pressures, government actions, international factors, etc. What are the ramifications of inflation, recession, interest rates, Federal Reserve Bank decisions,… Read More »

Why We Need SMART Public Leaders, Instead Of Politicians

By Richard Brody  |   Submitted On May 18, 2020 Richard Brody | May 18, 2020 Especially, during apparent, and/ or, actual crises, it is essential, for politicians, to begin, transforming to statesmen, when they are elected, and hold public office! What the world, and the United States, needs, especially now, are SMART leaders, who, instead of,… Read More »

Why do some houses sell and similar sit?

By Richard Brody  |   November 26, 2019 Have you ever wondered, why, some houses, sell quickly, while many other, similar ones, seem to sit, on the market, for a considerable period of time, and/ or, fail, to sell? As a Real Estate Licensed Salesperson, in the State of New York, for nearly 15 years, I have… Read More »

How Long, Will Mortgage Rates, Stay, Low?

By Richard Brody  |   May 30, 2019 If we had workable, crystal balls, wouldn’t it be easier to predict trends, and what, the future, would bring? However, since most have not found, their personal version of a reliable form of these, it might make sense, to better understand, some of the signs, and omens, which… Read More »

Considering A Home? Start With The Basement

by Richard Brody  |  April 08, 2019 After well over a decade, as a Real Estate Licensed Salesperson, in the State of New York, I have observed, that the vast number of individuals, pay, far too little attention, to one of the most significant parts of a house. While it may be, more fun, and more enjoyable, looking… Read More »

Why, They Say, Selling A House, Is All About Price?

By Richard Brody  |  March 13, 2019 One of the main, principles, of selling real estate, is, It’s all about price. Although, that’s a rather, simplistic, under – statement, there is no doubt, pricing a house, is, perhaps, the most significant aspect, of getting it sold, at the best possible price, in the shortest period of time, and with a… Read More »

Why Do Some, Who Can Afford To Buy Rent?

By Richard Brody  |   January 14, 2019 Many people appear, to automatically, believe, people, who rent a place to live, aren’t able to afford, to buy a home. However, many individuals, don’t want to own a house (prefer to rent), for a variety of other reasons. This may be, because they are uncertain of how long, they will… Read More »

Why Fact Checking Must be Every Americans DUTY!

By Richard Brody  |    October 15, 2018 While we have had several tabloids, for generations, in the vast majority of instances, most of us, viewed them, more, from an entertainment – standpoint, than as a purveyor of true news! These periodicals were generally produced, either on a weekly or monthly basis, and focused on sensational titles, and articles,… Read More »

The Difference Between An Ordinary, And A Zero – Based Budget

By Richard Brody  |   October 04, 2018 Nearly every organization, uses some sort of budget, in their planning, and strategic phases of operating, and proceeding forward, into the future. However, after more than four decades of personal involvement, in nearly every aspect of leadership, especially planning, from identifying, qualifying, training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, as well… Read More »