Tag: jason hartman
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Woman: A Force in the Rental Market
For King Solomon, woman represented wisdom and prudence – a metaphor often repeated in his Proverbs. “Blessed is the man that findeth wisdom,” he says in Proverb 3:13. And the idea of wisdom as woman continues through verse 18 of that chapter: “She is more precious than riches, and all the things that are desired…
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Can Shadow Demand Impact the Recovery?
One watchword for prudent living is patience, according to King Solomon. And a number of his Proverbs remind us that it’s also a key virtue for long term prosperity. “The impatient man shall work folly, “ the King says in Proverbs 14: 17. Today’s housing industry experts worry that he “shadow demand” for housing fueled…
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Can Government Policy Sink the Housing Recovery?
King Solomon was a ruler dedicated to the application of wisdom and common sense. His words in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes reveal his belief that rulers need to act for the benefit of the people. But some critics say that today, the US government is doing just the opposite with decisions by Edward…
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Finding Wealth in Houses: the Memphis Wealth Building Bus Tour
In King Solomon’s many Proverbs, houses are associated with prosperity — the result of the twin virtues of wisdom and prudence. That’s still true today – and this April, Jason Hartman’s Wealth Building Bus Tour and Real Estate Event will help potential investors launch a new career in income property investing in the promising Memphis…
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Homeowner Assistance Gives Investors a Helping Hand
Justice and fairness re key virtues in King Solomon’s proverbs, and these qualities are at the center of his sayings about right living. “I walk on the way of justice,” he says in Proverb 8:20, “In the midst of the paths of judgment.” Walking in the way of justice and equality in today’s world of…
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Tenants Rate Landlords: An Equitable Trade-Off?
Although Biblical accounts reveal that King Solomon was undisputed ruler of his realm, the monarch’s sayings in the Book of Proverbs and elsewhere reveal that he advocated equitable dealings as a part of his prescription for a wise and prudent life. But “equitable” has never been a part of the landlord-tenant relationship, where landlords rule…
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Refinancing: A Prudent Move for Investors?
King Solomon’s investment advice hinges on prudence – the wise and cautious management of money and resources to create a prosperous and stable life. As many of his Proverbs show, that kind of careful decision-making offers rewards in every area. For investors today, the same considerations apply. And as more and more lenders encourage both…
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Mortgage Lenders Find New Loopholes in Homeowner Assistance
In his Proverbs and other sayings, the fabled King Solomon offers timeless wisdom on dealing justly with others and creating a prosperous life. His principles of prudence, fairness, honoring contracts and acting with generosity toward others are worth applying in all business and personal affairs. But according to a new article in The New York…
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New Federal Props for the Housing Market
“The fruit if the just man is the tree of life,” says the wise king Solomon in Proverbs 11:30. In proposing a new round of homeowner support programs designed to give the housing industry an even greater boost, the federal government is planning new steps to shore up the housing recovery – a move toward…
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Investing in Property Abroad: A Prudent Retirement Strategy?
In the proverbs of King Solomon, old age is a time of wisdom and prosperity, reaping the rewards of a prudent life spent honoring God – a watchword for planning a retirement that’s satisfying and financially comfortable. But for many Americans today, the outlook for retirement offers little in the way of prosperity. That bleak…