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Financial Advisor Charged With Fraud, Breaching Fiduciary Duty

Monday, 28 June 2010
The SEC has charged an advisor with fraud for taking $6.9 million in client money and investing it in promissory notes of a real estate company that buys and renovates distressed properties.

Reverse Mortgages Are Now Less Costly

Monday, 28 June 2010
Reverse mortgages might be more appealing to some clients now that fees have fallen substantially in recent months. Borrowing limits have been reduced, however.

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'Strategic' Mortgage Defaults On Rise

Monday, 17 May 2010
"Strategic defaults" are on the rise as more borrowers who are underwater on their home loans decide it's not worth it to stay current on their payments each month.

REITs Go Greener

By Jerilyn Klein Bier, April 2010 issue
From retrofits to energy-generating endeavors and more, some existing REITs aren’t waiting for an economic rebound to step up sustainability initiatives.

Shaky Ground

By Gail Liberman, April 2010 issue
State and federal regulators challenge tenant-in-common investments.

REITs Rebound

By Caren Chesler, April 2010 issue

More REITs are once again able to raise capital and are buying depressed assets.

Investors Find Safety In Farmland

Thursday, 04 March 2010
Investors still see green in farmland, as a growing number are investing millions of dollars in high quality land in states like Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska.

Real Estate Horror Tales

By Caren Chesler, March 2010 issue
Investors tell how their dreams of making money went from bad to worse when they started renting their properties.

Early Signs Of A 'Double Dip' In Housing Prices

Wednesday, 10 February 2010
One in five housing markets entered a second leg of home-price declines in late 2009, after showing price increases for nearly half of last year, according to Zillow.com, a real-estate Web site.

The First Step

By James Picerno, January 2010 issue
There are no easy answers for asset allocation, but at least there’s a practical starting point.

A Sleeping Giant

By Raymond Fazzi, December 2009 issue
Green buildings save money on energy and other operating costs. Observers believe more such projects—and possibly even green REITs—will begin popping up once real estate recovers.

Nearly One In Four Borrowers Underwater

Tuesday, 24 November 2009
The proportion of U.S. homeowners who owe more on their mortgages than the properties are worth has swelled to about 23%, threatening prospects for a sustained housing recovery.

Raw Land, Good Earth

By Jeff Schlegel, October 2009 issue
Some companies are now tapping investment advisory clients to invest in raw land.

SEC: Ameriprise Reaped $30.8M In Secret Incentives

Friday, 10 July 2009
Ameriprise Financial has settled charges that it received millions of dollars in undisclosed incentive payments to sell certain REITs to its brokerage customers, according to the SEC.

Advisor Emporium

July 2009 issue

REIT Place, Wrong Time

By Erc Rasmussen, June 2009 issue
The gutted real estate investment trust market girds itself for more pain.

A REIT Alternative

By Jeff Schlegel, May 2009 issue
Non-traded REITs offer a different take on real estate.

A Necessary Evil

By James Picerno, May 2009 issue

It’s not easy to forecast risk premiums ...but you have to.

Empire State Building Getting Green Makeover

By Dorothy Hinchcliff - Tuesday, 07 April 2009
One of the world’s most famous and historic buildings, the Empire State Building in New York City, will get a makeover that will reduce its energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 38%.

Demand Grows For Student Housing

By Michael Dowd - Thursday, 22 January 2009
One bright spot in the troubled real estate market is student housing. Demand for it is high, particularly in markets with more affordable state universities and colleges.


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