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.
March 25, 2011
Latest ‘Mini-Madoff’ Arrested in Spain, Accused of $300 Million FraudIn a case reminiscent of the Bernie Madoff debacle, Spanish police arrested a foreign-exchange operator suspected of running a $300 million Ponzi-type fraud.
March 15, 2011
Advisors: A deeper look at price vs. valueRather 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 10, 2011
Top Richest Freshmen Congressmen; Top 10 Stocks Owned in CongressAccording to data from the Center for Responsive Politics released Wednesday, the newest crop of members of Congress hold considerable wealth in both public and private investments.
March 09, 2011
The risk of commoditizationOver the past year, I've had discussions with colleagues from a wide variety of financial services and employee benefits disciplines.
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.