Real Estate
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Blue Vault Report: Non-Traded REITs Market Sees 12 New Offerings in 2009
By Joyce HansonA record number of non-traded real estate investment trusts were launched in 2009, adding 12 new REITs to the universe of 36, independent research firm Blue Vault Partners announced this week.
April 29, 2010
Why Bernanke's Comments Are SuspiciousUntil stock prices drop, it doesn't matter whether the rally is real or fake. But once prices drop, a fake bull will give way to a meltdown.
April 19, 2010
Morgan Stanley Hit with Huge Property Fund LossMorgan Stanley expected to lose $5.4 billion, or 61%, of its $8.8 billion Real Estate Fund VI International.
March 10, 2010
Senior housing holds its own in downturnCommercial real estate has been very hard hit by the recession, but one area of the industry has proven to be quite resilient: senior housing.
February 28, 2010
In the hot seat: Getting the most out of your request for referralsThe sale is coming to the close, and you're nearing the finish line.
February 03, 2010
Web Exclusive: Estate Tax UncertaintyWho the heck knows what is, or isn't, going to happen in Washington this year, and that goes double for the estate tax. Douglas I. Friedman has ideas about how to help clients cope with the suspense.
January 25, 2010
Apartment Deal Failure Casts Shadow Over CMBS MarketA joint venture that acquired a huge New York apartment complex from an arm of MetLife Inc. in 2006 says it will give the complex to its creditors.