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When Investing in Real Estate, Know When to Sell – or Pay the Cost of Lost Opportunity

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:29:15 PST

When I tell people I work in commercial real estate I hear the same question over and over, “What’s the hot deal you have available?” The assumption, of course, is that I have the means to find them the proverbial diamond in the rough. A deal that's flying under the radar that can offer them astronomical rates of return on their investment. A building that somehow everyone overlooked, just waiting to be discovered amidst the masses of overpriced properties.

Weathering Market Volatility Calls for a More Diversified Portfolio

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:55:41 PST

In light of the recent pullback in the equity markets as a reaction to the current lending environment and sub-prime woes, investors have been reminded of just how sensitive and emotional the stock market can be. While no one can predict which way the markets will react, one thing for certain is that market volatility will always remain a constant in the stock market.

Time For a Change: How to Stay Invested in Real Estate Without the Burden of Management

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:42:15 PST

Even in the face of a tumultuous debt market, the fact remains that many real estate investors are increasingly looking to capitalize on their highly appreciated property by selling. However, there is an obvious dilemma for those choosing to defer paying taxes on the sale of a property by utilizing a section 1031 like-kind exchange. That is, “What kind of property should I exchange into?”

The Tenant-In-Common Advantage

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:18:15 PST

The Tenant-in-Common form ownership is a well established way to hold title to real property. It allows multiple owners the opportunity to buy and own undivided fractional interests in a single property. In recent years, Tenant-In-Common investments (TIC's) have become a popular investment vehicle for real estate investors seeking to defer capital gains and depreciation recapture via a 1031 exchange while no longer actively managing properties.

Investing in Green Real Estate: Wishful Thinking or Best Practice?

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:23:25 PST

The majority of the buildings in this country are some of the worst offenders in the war on carbon. But does it have to be that way? Many property developers, architects, and builders are adamantly saying, ‘NO!’ Initiatives in green building are exploding. The value of green building construction starts is expected to exceed $12 billion in 2007, covering over 500 million square feet, according to the U.S. Green Building Council, citing McGraw-Hill Construction Analysis.

How to Avoid Common Pitfalls of Real Estate Investing

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:17:43 PST

The news in real estate circles has been particularly bad since the subprime and financial markets collapsed this summer, but that doesn’t mean the market is completely without opportunities. There are still plenty of great deals to be had for the smart, well-prepared and strategic investor.

Is the Real Estate Bubble Really Bursting?

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:35:04 PST

Your daily newspaper, local news, and national media have all said it. Economic pundits, financial gurus, and governmental officials have expressed concern. Are the glory days of investing in real estate coming to an end? Have we been caught up in another short-term boom without realizing it was nothing more than a bubble ready to pop?