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Real Estate/REITs

Thursday, 04 March 2010
Investors still see green in farmland, as a growing number are investing millions of dollars in high quality land in states like Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska.

Real Estate Horror Tales

By Caren Chesler, March 2010 issue
Investors tell how their dreams of making money went from bad to worse when they started renting their properties.

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Early Signs Of A 'Double Dip' In Housing Prices

Wednesday, 10 February 2010
One in five housing markets entered a second leg of home-price declines in late 2009, after showing price increases for nearly half of last year, according to Zillow.com, a real-estate Web site.

The First Step

By James Picerno, January 2010 issue
There are no easy answers for asset allocation, but at least there’s a practical starting point.

A Sleeping Giant

By Raymond Fazzi, December 2009 issue
Green buildings save money on energy and other operating costs. Observers believe more such projects—and possibly even green REITs—will begin popping up once real estate recovers.

Nearly One In Four Borrowers Underwater

Tuesday, 24 November 2009
The proportion of U.S. homeowners who owe more on their mortgages than the properties are worth has swelled to about 23%, threatening prospects for a sustained housing recovery.

Raw Land, Good Earth

By Jeff Schlegel, October 2009 issue
Some companies are now tapping investment advisory clients to invest in raw land.

SEC: Ameriprise Reaped $30.8M In Secret Incentives

Friday, 10 July 2009
Ameriprise Financial has settled charges that it received millions of dollars in undisclosed incentive payments to sell certain REITs to its brokerage customers, according to the SEC.

Advisor Emporium

July 2009 issue

REIT Place, Wrong Time

By Erc Rasmussen, June 2009 issue
The gutted real estate investment trust market girds itself for more pain.

A REIT Alternative

By Jeff Schlegel, May 2009 issue
Non-traded REITs offer a different take on real estate.

A Necessary Evil

By James Picerno, May 2009 issue

It’s not easy to forecast risk premiums ...but you have to.

Empire State Building Getting Green Makeover

By Dorothy Hinchcliff - Tuesday, 07 April 2009
One of the world’s most famous and historic buildings, the Empire State Building in New York City, will get a makeover that will reduce its energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 38%.

Demand Grows For Student Housing

By Michael Dowd - Thursday, 22 January 2009
One bright spot in the troubled real estate market is student housing. Demand for it is high, particularly in markets with more affordable state universities and colleges.

’08 Home Values Set To Drop $2 Trillion In Value

Friday, 19 December 2008
U.S. home values lost $1.9 trillion through this year's third quarter and were projected to fall further...

Deep Freeze

By Gail Liberman, September 2008 issue

Lenders are freezing or cutting home equity lines, and more clients are asking what to do.

Tenth Time Around

By Alan Lavine, August 2008 issue
Advisors share the investment research tools that they turn to again and again.

Foreclosure Game

By Gail Liberman, August 2008 issue
There may be some opportunities for your savvy clients in home foreclosures, but you need to advise them on how to play.

Real Estate Vulture Swoops In

By Marla Brill, July 2008 issue
Third Avenue‚s Michael Winer sees bargains in pummeled real estate stocks.

ADVISOR EMPORIUM

June 2008 issue


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