Real Estate
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The risk of commoditization
By David A. SaltzmanOver the past year, I've had discussions with colleagues from a wide variety of financial services and employee benefits disciplines.
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.
February 02, 2011
Mintel: The Wealthy are OptimisticMost Americans with money think their finances will look good during the next 5 years.
February 01, 2011
Why Go Global in Choosing Real Estate for Client Portfolios?The lessons of the last few years, as painful as they have been, are few and simple.