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Archive for September, 2008

Don’t Call It A Bailout. Or A Depression?

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Irwin Kellner of Fidelity’s MarketWatch had this to say about the current financial markets situation.
The nattering nabobs of negativism have it wrong. Here’s why.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (MarketWatch) — We are nowhere near a depression, so let’s stop talking ourselves into one.
Spiro Agnew’s words of the Nixon era ring true today. The politicians, pundits and, yes, [...]

Capital Alert - Busy Week in the Financial Markets

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Washington Mutual was seized by bank regulators in the largest bank failure in history. WaMu assets were sold to JPMorgan. Wachovia stock drops 33 percent on fears of adjustable-rate mortgage losses. Congress is expected to approve a $700 billion financial rescue plan as soon as Monday. Federal Reserve moves closer to cutting interest rates in [...]

Too Rosy?

Friday, September 26th, 2008

WSJ says $700B could return up to $2.2T. Thanks to Christopher for the link.

How Would You Spend $700B?

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

How would you spend $700B?

US Economy Completely Collapses

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

If the US economy completely collapses, what will be our next form of currency? Salt? Sea shells? Beads? Wampum? Vodka? Children?

CREnews.com Reports a SHOCKING Survey!

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

CREnews.com reports a survey of investors expecting cap rate gains through next year. Malls highest, multifamily lowest. Anyone surprised?

“The Secret to Successful Investing” Special Report is Now Here!

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

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Due Diligence Services

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Rolling out some due diligence consulting services at http://www.LiveOakCapitalGroup.com/consulting/ #

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What is Due Diligence, Really?

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

“Some of the best deals I’ve ever done,
are the ones I didn’t do.”
- Donald Trump
“The number 1 most important thing to do
when investing is: YOUR HOMEWORK.”
- Jim Treviling
Founder of Boston Pizza
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Have you ever heard any one say: “Don’t invest in <insert said bad asset type here>”?
Chances are they had a bad experience personally and [...]

Why Another Blog?

Monday, September 8th, 2008

Let’s face it. Does the world REALLY need one more blog? I was blogging personally back in 2001 when it was a new and exciting thing to do and a fun way for my friends and family, spread out all over the country, to sort of stay in touch. But, I retired from that line [...]