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The real reason markets are upset about Cohn’s resignation

Lots of hyperbole and gnashing of teeth this morning about the resignation of ex-Goldman Sachs President, Gary Cohn as Trump’s Chief Economic Advisor.  See:  Dow drops more than 300 points at the open on Gary Cohn’s resignation.  The manically inflated … Continue reading →

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‘Liar loans’ and lax lending endemic Down Under too

Same old playbook:  Up front fees and commissions for lenders and realtors come at a heavy cost for everything else.  Note to Canada and other ‘hot property’ markets, the same destructive behaviors and policies have been driving our realty prices … Continue reading →

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Realty Ponzi schemes rampant: would-be investors beware

The past decade of escalating debt has led to falling due diligence and investment return prospects, and fueled rampant speculation in so many areas– especially real estate.  Somehow the more expensive and opulent the projects appear, the more gullible and … Continue reading →

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