Nothing is more cyclical than real estate. Growing up in Florida in the 1960s, the history books told of nine boom bust cycles that had occurred in the state since 1890. Even so, you would have to be living deep in the Everglades to be unaware of the impact that the current downturn [...]
Although gold and silver have retreated from their 2011 highs, coins, decorative and fine art items containing these precious metals continue to perform well in auction venues. This trend is expected to continue until sustainable positive movement in overall economic indicators is realized. At that point, we can expect to see downward pressure [...]