The Mark Perez Agency

06/13/2023

There's a lot of truth in this article from personal experience. When in doubt, always ask a trusted realtor what impact the following scenarios have on property values. 🤓👍🏼

"Your home is one of your biggest purchases, so it makes sense that you'd want to protect your investment. Read on to learn about 10 surprising things that decrease a home's property value."

Your home is one of your biggest investments. Read on to learn about 10 surprising things that decrease a home's property value.

11/11/2021

A wise guy. 😄

05/25/2021

"Identity thieves will do whatever they can to get their hands on your personal information such as your social security number, bank account details and credit card digits. Most of the time, victims of identity theft don’t know they are a victim until it’s too late. Keep an eye out for these red flags to catch a thief before the repercussions get out of control. Learn about the most common online scams and how to avoid them."

Nearly 60 million Americans have been victims of identity theft. Watch out for these red flags that you might be next.

12/11/2020

"Inside Tony Hsieh’s mansion in Park City, Utah, thousands of color-coded sticky notes covered the walls, many representing financial commitments the late Zappos.com Inc. co-founder made to employees, friends and local businesses, according to people familiar with the matter.

Those notes, written by the tech entrepreneur in the months before his late November death and potentially functioning as informal contracts, are complicating his family’s race to piece together a sprawling and unwieldy estate in the hundreds of millions..."

https://www.wsj.com/articles/sorting-out-tony-hsiehs-estate-from-llcs-to-thousands-of-sticky-notes-11607715492

08/24/2020

"The Department of Education said Friday that it is extending the moratorium on federal student loan payments to Dec. 31, 2020."

Student loan relief, set to expire after Sept. 30, will remain in place through the end of the year.

04/30/2020

Keeping them in perspective...

Today's coronavirus-fueled stock market turmoil may not even make a dent compared to these crashes.

04/01/2020

The article warns about various types of scams about miracle cures from drug companies or needed protective gear to protect against contagion. It also mentions sales pitches that promise safety and less volatility. But there are legitimate, time tested, proven products out there that do provide long term growth potential while avoiding downside risk and they've been around for some time.

"State securities regulators are warning that a likely surge in fraudulent investment schemes is brewing in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Alabama Securities Commission Director Joseph Borg, who also heads the North American Securities Administrators Association’s Enforcement Section, warns that most of the scams “will simply be old scams dressed in contemporary clothing.”

Most of the scams “will simply be old scams dressed in contemporary clothing, NASAA's enforcement chief says.

11/21/2019

The economy is currently experiencing the longest recovery in our nation’s history. The stock market has hit record highs, while unemployment rates are at record lows. Home price appreciation is beginning to re-accelerate. This begs the question: How long can this economic recovery last?

The economy is currently experiencing the longest recovery in our nation’s history. The stock market has hit record highs, while unemployment rates are at record lows. Home price appreciation is beginning to reaccelerate. This begs the question: How long can this economic recovery last? The Wall

10/22/2019

"...many people share my fear about making a mistake when decisions seem important. That fear keeps people from making decisions at all, and when it comes to things like insurance or retirement, that leaves them unprotected."

Perfectionism can prevent you from making important decisions, like buying a life insurance policy or setting up a retirement account.

10/11/2019

Insurance company Prudential will treat users of e-cigarettes like smokers, making their policies more expensive

08/27/2019

As a potential buyer, the best thing you can do is work with a trusted advisor who can help you keep a close eye on how the market is changing. Relying on current expert advice is more important than ever when it comes to making a confident and informed decision for you and your family.

Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is big news for buyers looking to get more for their money in the current housing market. According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, “the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage