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Why contrarian investors see opportunity amongst chaos
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read more »Feb 20, 2012
Why contrarian investors see opportunity amongst chaos
“Buy when there’s blood in the streets” is an old phrase in investing – and the blood isn’t symbolic. Baron Rothschild, a nobleman and member of a prominent banking family, made this comment following the Battle of Waterloo, where tens of thousands of people were killed. Napoleon was ousted as emperor of France – and Rothschild made a fortune investing during the panic that followed. read more »
How to discover whether a new condo is a sound real estate investment
There are plenty of benefits associated with buying a brand new condo. From the fancy finishes to the white-glove cleanliness, it’s hard to argue with brand new...or is it? If you want to buy a new condo, by all means, go for it. Just make sure to review the purchase information in your contract carefully. read more »
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