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.
Advisors: A deeper look at price vs. value
By Bob BurgRather than submit to price-cutting pressure from prospects and a general price-lowering trend as a result of the economic climate, instead increase the value (both real and understood) of your offering. In other words, sell on value; not on price.
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.
February 09, 2011
Sales challenges: How the advisor gets their groove backSales can be a challenge and sometimes it seems as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel.