In today's complicated investment climate, it is important and prudent to stay informed of the latest trends in interest rates, real estate values, stock market performance and any other information which secures and augments the value of your investments.

As part of our duties as Realtors, we must stay informed of current market trends. Below, you'll find a sample of current articles dealing with investment trends and professional opinions gathered from various financial publications.

• Economist.com - 5/29/03 Survey Of Property
• Barron's Online - 1/3/05 Up and Down Wall Street: Good as It Gets
• Barron's Online - 1/3/05 Interview: "Nightmare" Time?
• Barron's Online - 1/3/05 Market Watch: A Sampling of Advisory Opinion
• Economist.com - 3/5/05 Still Want To Buy?
• Barron's Online - 3/21/2005 Bubble Trouble
• Wall Street Journal - 3/29/2005 In The Hottest Markets Renting Is A Bargain
• Wall Street Journal - 3/29/2005 Why Housing Demand Is Still Strong
• Wall Street Journal - 3/29/2005 Borrowers Get nervous About Mortgage Rates
• Wall Street Journal - 4/7/2005 Should Agent Submit All Offers???
• Wall Street Journal - 5/17/2005 1St.Quarter Home Sales