by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 11, 2025 | Spark Blog |
At a Glance Income & Net Worth Benchmarks – The upper middle class is typically defined as households earning $145K–$235K annually or having a net worth of $658K–$1.9M, though exact ranges vary. Location Matters – What qualifies as upper middle class depends...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 11, 2025 | Spark Blog |
At a Glance Certain U.S. housing markets are projected to see significant price declines in 2025, with smaller cities like Greenville, MS (-16.7%) and major metros like New Orleans (-7.2%) and San Francisco (-6.1%) most at risk. Key factors driving these declines...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Sep 11, 2025 | Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
At a Glance: The Fed controls the federal funds rate, not mortgage rates Mortgage rates are more based on bond yields, not the federal funds rate The Trump Administration can’t control bond yields – or mortgage rates The Fight Over the Fed President Trump has tried...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 29, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Personal Finance, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
At a Glance Kiyosaki Predicts a “Greater Depression” but Experts Disagree Economic Risks Are Real but Not Catastrophic Balanced Portfolios with Stocks and Real Estate Remain Key In a world where economic forecasts are often vague and cautiously worded, Robert Kiyosaki...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 29, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Personal Finance, Spark Blog |
At a Glance Real estate provides diversification and stability – Unlike stocks, real estate often holds steady during market corrections, offering consistent rental income and long-term appreciation. Resilience across risks – Real estate can withstand geopolitical...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 29, 2025 | Buck$ Outside the Box, Spark Blog, Tax Tips for Real Estate |
At a Glance: 100% Bonus Depreciation Is Permanent Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) Made Permanent Expanded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) Disclaimer The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be...