The Real Estate Blog with a Twist

One of the biggest lies we tell younger generations is that the path to success is paved by getting an education at an expensive university. The thought process behind this is: the better school you go to, the better job you’ll find after you graduate.

My primary investment choice is prefaced with “alternative,” which means it’s an investment uncorrelated with the stock market, and as one who prefers alternative investments, it’s been interesting to witness the rise of one, in particular: cryptocurrency.

I’ve finally found that magic bullet that we’ve all been looking for: that one-liner that gives you an upper hand in business, or even settles an argument with someone for good.

Want to keep your kids or grandkids occupied during the summer months off from school? Teach them the basics of economics… through cows.

If there’s one thing we know a lot about, it’s rehabbing houses. With more than 1,400 doors under management in our portfolio, our team is well-versed in improving the affordable homes we purchase before seeking tenants.

On behalf of the Hughes Capital team, we wish you a happy 4th of July!

In our area of interest as a real estate investment company, we’ve noticed that many people confuse the terms “real estate investor” and “real estate speculator.” Both refer to those who invest in real estate in some capacity — but they differ in their motivations and strategy for real estate investment.

What does ancient Rome have to do with rent prices in Illinois?  More than you might think!  In a recent Forbes article, author Roger Valdez compared the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s “Edict on Maximum Prices” to Illinois politicians’ efforts to set rent control. 

It’s safe to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of how Americans are finding and purchasing property — and where they want to live.

Economic expert Ray Dalio recently wrote a good article about how stocks and bonds are in a bubble these days — in part due to inflation, which we wrote about for our May newsletter.

Economic expert Ray Dalio recently wrote a good article about how stocks and bonds are in a bubble these days — in part due to inflation, which we wrote about for our May newsletter.