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.
MetLife Originates More Than $11 Billion in Commercial Mortgages in 2011
By Bill CoffinMetLife reaches its highest-ever commercial mortgage volume in 2011, by way of numerous $200M+ transactions and by increasing lending in the U.S., UK and Mexico.
February 13, 2012
EU Could Still Fall: SorosThe hard-won vote of approval over the latest austerity measures, said Soros, is not necessarily going to work in the long run. But it will certainly buy you another six months of quiet on the Greek front.
February 09, 2012
Buffett Backs Fink on Controversial Allocation AdviceCalling bonds among the most dangerous of assets, Buffett's sentiment adds credence to BlackRock Chairman Larry Finks controversial advice from Wednesday that investors should allocate 100% of their assets to equities.
February 03, 2012
TD Bank Chief Economist: ‘Europe No. 1 Risk Facing Globe’The economy still has major imbalances to unwind, which will act as a drag on growth for the foreseeable future, says Craig Alexander, senior vice president and chief economist with TD Bank Group.
January 23, 2012
Fund Offers Investors Retail Access to Institutional Real EstateThe Versus Capital fund will take a fund-of-funds approach rather than a REIT structure.
January 17, 2012
Foreclosures Set to Surge in 2012The struggling U.S. real estate market may get a fresh kick in the legs from an increase in foreclosures in 2012 after an ebbing of the robo-signing controversy that slowed down repossessions in 2011.
January 06, 2012
Wealthy Investors Look to Alternatives in 2012: SurveyUltra-affluent investors are increasing their exposure to alternative investments at the expense of the U.S. stock market, according to the Institute for Private Investors 13th annual Family Performance Tracking survey, released Thursday.