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.
Latest ‘Mini-Madoff’ Arrested in Spain, Accused of $300 Million Fraud
By John SullivanIn a case reminiscent of the Bernie Madoff debacle, Spanish police arrested a foreign-exchange operator suspected of running a $300 million Ponzi-type fraud.
March 09, 2011
The risk of commoditizationOver the past year, I've had discussions with colleagues from a wide variety of financial services and employee benefits disciplines.
March 04, 2011
FiDiDigs Blog Touts Itself as New ‘Insider’s Guide’ to N.Y. Financial DistrictWant a luxury apartment walking distance from the trading floor? A top dining experience for clients without resorting to the subway? FiDiDigs.com claims to have it all.
March 04, 2011
Janus' Patrick Brophy on Real Estate Trends: The Weekend InterviewThe portfolio manager shares where he sees the best global opportunities.
February 28, 2011
Cohen & Steers ETF Taps Into Anticipated Global Real Estate BoomAdvisors and investors looking to profit from the global economic recovery forecast for 2011 are tapping into real estate via a Cohen & Steers ETF pegged on the firm's index.
February 22, 2011
Home Prices Drop to Lowest Levels Since BustHome prices in a majority of major U.S. cities tracked by a private trade group have fallen to their lowest levels since the housing bubble burst.
February 18, 2011
In Switch, Philadelphia Homeowner Forecloses on Wells Fargon a move that undoubtedly has many disgruntled homeowners cheering, a Philadelphia man has won an unusual judgment against Wells Fargo regarding his mortgage, and has begun foreclosure proceedings against its office on N. Delaware Ave.
February 14, 2011
Advisor tip: Close more sales by curbing prospects' fearsAs salespeople we all know that we want--no, need--to close new business. With that in mind, there are things that can be done to help lessen your prospect's fear of closure.