According to the Proverbs of King Solomon, deceit and fraud were an affront to the Lord. “Six things there are that the Lord hateth," he writes in Proverbs 6: 16-20. Among them: “ … a lying tongue…a...
Month: October 2012
Local Real Estate: What Makes a Good Market?
King Solomon’s reputation for wisdom has kept his fame alive for thousands of years. Among the many proverbs and parables credited to him are many sayings that have a direct application to the world...
You’re Never Too Young (Or Old) to Invest
According to the Biblical lineage of the Kings of Israel, Solomon, the son of David, most likely ascended to the throne at around the age of 29. Though he was, by modern standards, a young man, he...
Clouds in the Mortgage Market – Silver Lining for Investors
“Wisdom hath built herself a house,” wrote King Solomon in Proverbs 9:13, one of the many sayings in which he links wisdom with houses – a metaphor that conveys a sense of solidity and permanence....
Fannie Mae’s Foreclosures: Bad News for Solo Investors
Throughout his proverbs and other writings, King Solomon stresses the importance of individuals acting with wisdom and prudence to create prosperity and goodwill. Addressing readers as “my son,” the...
Mortgage Changes Help Prudent Investors
Along with wisdom, the Biblical King Solomon valued prudence – the ability to use skill and good judgment in managing affairs. “Doth not wisdom cry aloud, and wisdom put forth her voice?” (Proverbs...
Multi or Single Family? Weighing Investing Options
A key piece of advice for investors has traditionally been to diversify holdings to minimize risk and maximize returns. King Solomon knew the wisdom of this strategy too. Biblical accounts of...
Debt: A Wise Investing Tool
According to the Bible, the reign of King Solomon was marked by prosperity and wisdom. Throughout the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, the monarch’s beliefs are expressed again and again: use...
Land and Improvement: Speculation Versus Investment
Land is a primary asset, part of many, though not all, income property purchases. But land and the structures on that land are often not the same. King Solomon of Old Testament fame understood the...
Wise Investing: Getting the Best Return
The Biblical King Solomon understood the relationship between what you invest and what returns you receive from that investment, as many of the wisdom sayings attributed to him attest. In real...