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[VIDEO] Getting Extraordinary Results Through Ordinary People

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Hayes Barnard, CEO of Paramount Equity (www.paramountequity.com) speaks on a panel with the top CEOs in the Sacramento area. In this clip Hayes discusses what it takes to be a leader in a growing business and how to invest in your employees and not to see them as just a number.

The Cost of Renting vs. Owning in the Current Market

Sunday, January 8th, 2012

If you are considering a home purchase or renting agreement in one of the vibrant areas of LA, Sacramento or Phoenix, there is really no way that you can go wrong – other than not finding the absolute best deal that you can.

Although all three of these cities are home to a diverse set of communities that will cater to the tastes of nearly anyone, it is also quite expensive to take advantage of this opportunity. The smart buyer will first consider the pros and cons of renting versus owning in each of these three cities before making a decision about what to do. A little research can mean a world of difference in high cost of living situations such as L.A., Sacramento and Phoenix.

Renting vs. Owning in L.A.

Los Angeles is well known as one of the most expensive places to live in the world. However, it is not as well known that Los Angeles is one of the most expensive places to rent as well. The one difference between Los Angeles and the other two cities on the list is that there is virtually no overlap between the amount of money that you will spend on Read the rest of this entry »