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Real Estate Update

At Manchester Capital Management, we have always believed that real estate can be an excellent long-term store of value —in today’s market, however, success increasingly depends on owning the right assets in the right places. The US commercial real estate landscape is in transition. Years of tightening monetary policy and price corrections have given way to a period of slow recovery, where discerning investors can find compelling opportunities in regions and property types supported by strong demographic and economic momentum. This is where we feel MCM excels — helping our clients cut through generalizations and find value where others may see only uncertainty. This month, we’re pleased to feature insights from Corbin Rich, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate, who offers a thoughtful update on the current state of commercial property markets and the key trends shaping future opportunities. “How is the market right now?”  I often get this question about commercial real...

05.12.2023
Building Stronger Bonds: The Importance of Family Meetings

Building Stronger Bonds: The Importance of Family Meetings

One of the special things about families is that each one is completely unique. Each member with their own lived experiences and interactions, and the context in which the family is embedded, creates that uniqueness. While each member might be familiar with their family’s idiosyncrasies, navigating these can be challenging, especially when it comes to behaviors around money. Family meetings, however, are one of the single best tools families can use when confronted with decisions that will affect all family members and future generations. These meetings can bring a family closer together, foster communication, and help the family plan for the future. In this article we will explore the importance of family meetings and provide guidance on how to make them as productive and enjoyable as possible. Bringing a family together through a meeting signals that there is some shared purpose and reinforces the idea that each family member is...