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.
November 01, 2010
RMBS: NAIC Does DetailsThe increasing stability of the U.S. economy has changed the scenarios used in mortgage-backed securities modeling at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
November 01, 2010
Vanguard Rolls Out Global Real Estate Fund, ETFVanguard introduced a new international real estate index fund with ETF shares based on the S&P Global ex-U.S. Property Index
October 26, 2010
Ventas becomes largest senior housing REITVentas, Inc., one of the largest health care REITs in the country, has agreed to buy the real estate assets of Atria Senior Living Group, based in Louisville, Ky.
October 18, 2010
5 More Reasons You Don't Have More ReferralsIf you read my last post, "5 Reasons You Don't Have More Referrals," you may have thought, there have got to be so many more reasons. And you'd be right!
October 15, 2010
Aon-Hewitt to Eliminate 1,500-Plus JobsAon Corp. said it plans to eliminate more than 1,500 jobs as part of its restructuring plan with the merger of Hewitt Associates.
October 05, 2010
REITs: As Good as Gold?While it's true that gold is topping $1,340 an ounce and housing sales remain weak, some real-estate funds are outperforming their metal-based rivals.
September 30, 2010
Are you for real? Seven characteristics of a real salespersonThere's a lot of talk about how the world of sales has changed.
September 24, 2010
Ideas for cultivating your 'A' clienteleAre you making sure your top clients are part of your top priority? In his book, "Identity Branding," e-marketing expert Robert E. Krumroy lays out seven ideas on how to keep connected and show appreciation to your "A" clients.
September 23, 2010
What to do when clients lieIn the sales process, prospects often tell "white lies" to deflect you.
September 23, 2010
Existing-Home Sales Rise 7.6% in August; LEI Edges HigherExisting-home sales rose in August following a big correction in July, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), which reported a 7.6% increase.