Real Estate
Learn how real estate investing can diversify portfolio risk and enhance portfolio performance, along with the latest news and developments in this most popular alternative investment.
Top 10 Consumer Complaints
By Marlene Y. SatterA survey revealed that new complaints ranged from bedbugs to Internet penny auctions, gold buying companies and the use of prepaid card products to bilk consumers out of their hard-earned funds.
July 20, 2012
Could You Have Saved These Clients? 7 Scams That Hit Celebrities HardFinancial scandals are usually named for their perpetrators, not their victims, unless those ripped off are the famous.
July 16, 2012
What Could Boost Residential REITs?Situations vary by region, but there are some signs that pressure on rents could be building.
July 13, 2012
Romanian Real Estate Part of PFGBest PuzzleThe reaches of Russell Wasendorf Sr., the PGFBest founder who recently attempted suicide, extend far beyond the collapsed brokerage.
July 11, 2012
What Marketing Works with Seniors?We spoke with a group of retirees to find out what types of marketing best attract their attention. Read on to find out what they had to say.
July 05, 2012
U.S. net worth takes a hit (Huffington Post)U.S. household median net worth fell to $66,740 in 2010, from $102,844 in 2005.
July 05, 2012
U.S. net worth takes a hit (Huffington Post)U.S. household median net worth fell to $66,740 in 2010, from $102,844 in 2005.
June 28, 2012
SEC Enforcement Roundup: $100M Real Estate Ponzi Scheme BustedRecent SEC actions include shutting down two Ponzi schemes, one that brought in $100 million and another that collected $42 million. A Malaysian advisor was sued for not advising.