Great 60 second read exploring the low end or "entry-level" residential property in the greater Atlanta area is at a premium and prices are continuing to rise at a rate significantly faster than the national average. Wages are increasing at a slower rate than housing prices. This is intensifying the pressure on the the low end of the market spiking prices and causing homeownership to be out of reach for many. While the overall housing market may be transaction rich, the low

Available housing inventory is becoming scarce and prices are continuing to climb. We have enjoyed an upward trajectory for quite a while. For a couple of years now we at DSG been anticipating a correction in late 2018-2020. Unless new dynamics are presented I do not believe that anyone is expecting or considering a dramatic or particularly uncomfortable correction, myself included. This is a good 90 second read evaluating ancillary factors suggesting a correction for the Atl

A self-directed retirement account could be an IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k), Roth 401(k), Pension Plan, SEP or even an HSA or Coverdell or College IRA. Any of these accounts could be moved from a traditional brokerage to a custodian or structure that allows you to invest in what Wall Street calls "alternative investments." These other investments could include real estate, promissory notes, precious metals and private company stock. The usual reaction I hear from investors is, "Why

Well, I'm a lot of things, but a CPA isn't one of them. Having said that collaborating on tax strategy is a significant part of the work I do as portfolio strategy has tax consequences. A few things I encourage every client to consider BEFORE filing as you can still take many of these actions after Dec 31 has passed by. 1) Examine your deductions carefully. The tax code changes may have modified things a bit but meals, travel, home offices, vehicle, and electronics deductions