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Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2003
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Low Rates Help Insulate Commercial Markets From Unstable Economy Slower growth is an indication of the market's discipline and bodes well for the commercial real estate industry in light of an unpredictable economy. |
AskMen.com
Dan Carter |
Basics Of Real Estate Investing It is never easy to make the most of your investments, but there is one option that remains a solid, steadily profitable venue for your money. This, of course, is real estate -- a wise choice through good times and bad. |
National Real Estate Investor
February 4, 2004
From staff reports |
Commercial and Multifamily Originations Set Record in '03 Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations set a record during 2003, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The $116 billion in loan originations reported for 2003 were up by more than one-third from the $86.4 billion reported in 2002. |
The Motley Fool
July 14, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
Curtains for the American Dream? How trouble with Fannie and Freddie could affect your ability to get a mortgage. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jan/Feb 2004
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Wait and See Commercial real estate capital market activity hinges on interest rates and job growth. |
FDIC FYI
April 22, 2005 |
FYI: An Update on Emerging Issues in Banking How can bankers and realtors help the rapidly growing Hispanic population realize the American dream of homeownership? Bridging the information gap that Hispanic households have about the home-buying process is a good start. |
National Real Estate Investor
January 1, 2006
Charles Krawitz |
Investment Outlook Grows Brighter For Apartments With rising interest rates, tepid job growth and stagnant wages, residential real estate has come under pressure. The answer for savvy real estate investors may lie in the multifamily market. |
BusinessWeek
April 14, 2011
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Delays in Short Sales Frustrate Home Buyers Short sales could accelerate the resolution of the housing crisis -- if the process is streamlined by the big federal mortgage lenders |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2005
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10 Things to Know About Mortgages You have a lot of options when it comes to financing your home. Most of us are familiar with mortgages, but even experienced home-buyers may not be aware of a few meaningful facts and options. Here are some interesting details about mortgages. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
May/Jun 2012
Howard W. Smith |
Financing Fundamentals These 5 tips help borrowers open the door to the right lender. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
11 Tips For Buying A Home With so much riding on your home, you'll want to save money wherever you can, because where you save money, you make money. Here are some tips on how to buy a house for less. |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2010
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Fannie and Freddie Are Dead. What's Next? Housing, sans Uncle Sam. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
May/Jun 2006
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Corporate Perspectives Here, commercial real estate professionals offer insider viewpoints on the big business side of the industry. |
BusinessWeek
August 4, 2003
Weber & Palmer |
The Mouse Roaring at Fannie and Freddie A small Chicago rival is horning in on their territory |
AskMen.com
Alex Matjanec |
Tips For First-Time Home Buyers Though many homeowners are shaking their fists at the current housing market, this much is certain: Those considering a first home have a great opportunity to score their dream pad at a fraction of the cost. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Jul/Aug 2003
Simpson & Simpson |
Cap Rate Follies Avoid these pitfalls when calculating commercial property values |
The Motley Fool
July 12, 2007
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The Newest Homeowners: Big Banks The vortex of price declines sucking down values could spiral out of the investment bankers' control, leading to their own subprime devaluation. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Prepare for a Real Estate Crash If you think home values will swoon, take steps now to protect yourself. |
Registered Rep.
May 1, 2006
Jennifer Popovec |
All Under One Roof Financial advisors are learning to focus on real estate, because clients whose advisors hold licenses will have less of a reason to stray. In fact, advisors may have an advantage over real estate agents. |
The Motley Fool
September 24, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
A Jumbo Opportunity Interest rates on jumbo mortgages rose nearly half a percentage point in August, even as regular mortgage rates were mostly coming down. Is it time to raise the jumbo loan amount minimum? |
The Motley Fool
October 4, 2005
Rich Duprey |
Fannie's House of Cards What is the real value of the home appraisals residing in Fannie Mae's portfolio? When the markets finally get wise and decide to put their money someplace besides these institutions' products, the torrent of cheap mortgage money will slow to a trickle of very expensive mortgage money. |
National Real Estate Investor
September 1, 2004
Beth Mattson-Teig |
Medical Office Buildings: Remedy for an Ailing Market Developers and investors are discovering that health care real estate may be just what the doctor ordered for a slumping real estate market. |
AskMen.com
September 2, 2002
Ian Speigel |
Basics Of A Home Mortgage For some people, taking out a mortgage is a nauseating and terrifying proposition. It's not difficult to understand why. After all, you're basically laying your financial bits and pieces on the table and asking to be judged. But it doesn't have to be so bad. |
The Motley Fool
May 17, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Real Estate Reality Check Should you pay down your mortgage or put that money in the market? If your investment horizon is long -- at least 10 years -- then the stock market is likely to be a great place for your money. Here are some ideas. |
This Old House
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Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal. |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2005
Gretchen Pienta |
The Private Investment Pool Commercial real estate professionals help private investors dive into this growing market. |
The Motley Fool
November 28, 2008
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Last Call for Smart Homeowners The Fed's recent move has triggered a sharp downtick in mortgage rates. If you want to refinance, it may be now or never. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2004
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In Your Best Interest Rising home prices make interest-only mortgages a popular tool for homebuyers. |
| Knowledge@Wharton |
What Does the Future Hold For Real Estate? Some thoughts that emerged from a recent Wharton panel for the discussion on the future for real estate private equity funds |
BusinessWeek
July 8, 2010
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Time to Rethink Fannie and Freddie The debate has begun on how to reform the mortgage giants. |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2008
Morgan Housel |
Rate Cut Means Refi Madness Mortgages are almost at record low rates. Does this mean we will return to the days of easy money? |
The Motley Fool
July 2, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Defaulting Homeowners Finally Pay the Price Don't expect another crack at the American Dream. Last week, Fannie Mae decided that it had had enough of the "strategic default" phenomenon. |
OCC Bulletin
October 13, 1999 |
Interagency Guidelines for Real Estate Lending Policies New guidelines discuss the credit risks associated with high loan-to-value residential real estate lending and remind national banks that the 1992 Interagency Guidelines for Real Estate Lending Policies apply to these transactions... |
Commercial Investment Real Estate
Mar/Apr 2003
Chere LaRose-Senne |
Congress Revisits the Issue of Banks Selling and Managing Real Estate Commercial real estate professionals should stay informed on the progress of the Community Choice in Real Estate Act. |
Real Estate Portfolio
Mar/Apr 2003
Mike Fickes |
Imagination at Work GE Real Estate, a unit of General Electric, continues to make aggressive strides in expanding its global real estate portfolio. And while real estate may not be the company's signature business, GE Real Estate has amassed a portfolio valued at $27.4 billion and growing. |
The Motley Fool
March 29, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Don't Bet on Real Estate There are good and not-so-good ways to invest in real estate. Here's some clarification on which ways are best. |
The Motley Fool
October 6, 2004
Bill Mann |
What Does Fannie Mae Do? Fannie Mae's charter calls on it to ensure that the mortgage market is awash in enough cash so that Americans face minimal problems in their dream of owning a home. But how? And why are its accounting problems such a big deal? |
The Motley Fool
February 28, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Why Getting a Mortgage Will Never Be the Same Lots of changes are happening to the mortgage market. |
This Old House
L. Gallant & D. Snoonian |
The Mortgage Crisis: Where to Go for Help The Fed's decision to lower interest rates means more people might be looking for home loans again. These Web-based resources can help you avoid the risky ones, and find the loan that's right for you. |
Job Journal
May 30, 2004
Rich Heintz |
The Rush to Be a Realtor Pitching property takes a personable, patient and persistent personality. For more information on careers in real estate, visit the web sites at the end of this article. |
The Motley Fool
January 31, 2006
Rich Duprey |
Too Big to Fail -- or File Mortgage guaranty giant Fannie Mae avoids delisting despite failing to file financials. Investors, take note. |
FDIC FYI
September 19, 2002 |
A Look at Residential and Commercial Real Estate Markets Senior examiners and asset managers at federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies continue to see deterioration in the condition of commercial real estate markets while markets for single-family residences generally remain strong. |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Mortgage Traps Look before you leap into a mortgage -- here are some red flags to watch out for. |
BusinessWeek
August 22, 2005
Peter Coy |
Piggy Bank -- Or House Of Cards? As downpayments shrink sharply, highly leveraged homebuyers may be in for a fall. |
Real Estate Portfolio
Jan/Feb 2003
Christopher M. Wright |
Q&A with Jackson Hsieh We recently asked Jackson Hsieh, U.S. Managing Director of the Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure Group at UBS Warburg, to share his thoughts on the capital markets for publicly traded real estate and the economy as a whole. |
The Motley Fool
July 30, 2004
Salim Haji |
Freddie Mac: No Housing Bubble Here's the scoop on why Freddie Mac believes that the U.S. real estate market today is rational. |
BusinessWeek
January 27, 2011
Clea Benson |
Fannie and Freddie's Big Foreclosure Backlog They have more homes than they can sell -- and as the backlog builds, the housing market could suffer |
Registered Rep.
April 18, 2012
Kevin McKinley |
The New Reverse Mortgage Magic There is a lesser-known use of this financial tool: letting qualifying buyers purchase a home with a decent down payment, but no mortgage to pay off, and with no in-depth consideration of their income, assets, or credit situation. |
