Real Estate
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Why consumers aren't consuming
By Staff WriterConsumer confidence is down to levels not seen since the 1973-75 and 1980-82 recessions. Real wage growth and real income growth have been stagnant in the last few years as income and wealth inequality have been rising. And now with GDP an
December 01, 2008
The Crisis in a NutshellThe current financial crisis began when the American Dream of home ownership was planted in the hearts of millions, even those that didn't have the...
November 27, 2008
Trading in nontraded REITsNontraded REITs may be an attractive choice for clients trying to build a steady stream of income, but a study by Cornell's Center for Hospitality...
November 19, 2008
REIT, homebuilder shares fallThe MSCI U.S. REIT index fell 7.6 percent as U.S. homebuilders and real estate companies' shares fell, Reuters reports. The Dow Jones U.S. Home Builders...
November 03, 2008
Pain-free ways to increase salesFind the common ground. What is there in the rapport-building that "clicks" -- something that sparks the conversation and takes it deeper? Find the engagement. How meaningful can you make your questions? Get to the heart
October 01, 2008
Funds Get Real Amid Unreal Housing MarketFor many homeowners, the real estate market has turned, well, unreal.The average home price fell 18.22% since its peak in the second quarter of 2006,...
October 01, 2008
REITs: Worth Another Look?Investors have traditionally flocked to real estate investment trusts (REITs) for dividends, but over the past few years they've been getting a lot more: capital...
October 01, 2008
It's Not Always About MoneyHelping clients through life's stages may take many forms. For example, one long-time client of GW& Wade's Tim Pinch consulted him before purchasing real estate...