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National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2004 Mark Obrinsky	Condo Craze Leads to Strategic Shift The condo market is hot. Sales of condos and co-ops have reached record levels, and prices continue to climb.
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National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2005 Parke Chapman	Condo Conversion Loans Raise Red Flag Concerns are rising that many condo conversion loans might sour, given the prospect of higher interest rates and overbuilt condo markets. Industry experts say conversion sponsors looking to turn a quick profit pose the greatest risk to lenders.
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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.
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2005 Stan Luxenberg	Why Public REITs Are Going Private At a time when prices for quality properties routinely smash records, REITs have limited ability to match the bids of aggressive private buyers, which can use leverage of up to 100%.
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National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2005 Beth Mattson-Teig	Bidding Wars Raise Stakes The burgeoning 1031 exchange market attracts a wide range of investors, from corporations and real estate investment trusts to individuals selling condos or other rental properties. But deferring capital gains taxes can lead to costly mistakes.
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National Real Estate Investor August 1, 2004 Anthony Downs	Six Ramifications of Higher Interest Rates Some market inefficiencies will occur, enabling opportunity investors to make deals. But conditions in real estate markets eventually will arrive at a new point of stability concerning interest rates, levels of activity and prices.
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