by Derek Dall'Olmo | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Buying your first home allows you to put down roots in a community. It is a big decision – both emotionally and financially. The process can be stressful no matter what stage of life, but it is particularly daunting for people in their 20s and 30s who are going about...
by Derek Dall'Olmo | Mar 24, 2021 | Weekly Happenings
It was one year ago when we were at the depths of the COVID health crisis and COVID crash in the stock market. Easy to say now, but investors were well-served to hold-fast to a long-term focus. The crash lasted just over four weeks from the February 19, 2020 peak in...
by Derek Dall'Olmo | Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Picture your dream home. What does it look like? Is it on the water, in the mountains, a fancy mansion in the suburbs, a cool urban penthouse? Is there a pool, tennis court, big driveway? There are so many options and choices to make whether it’s your dream home or...
by Derek Dall'Olmo | Mar 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
The boomers remember the old days of mortgage rates north of 10% back in the 1970s and early 80s. Inflation was running amuck and the US Federal Reserve sought to “Whip Inflation Now.” It seems like a different world years later. Mortgage rates are near...
by Derek Dall'Olmo | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tailoring an investment portfolio is no small task. Things are changing in the marketplace each day, but more importantly, your life changes. Your ability and willingness to take on risk change as life goes on. Your return requirement also shifts as you age. The...