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All In The Name of Avoiding Taxes

December 4, 2008

 LandAmerica's Collapse Leaves Investors Looking For Cash | online.wsj.com

On the heels of the Chapter 11 filing by DBSI, Inc., this is a sign of serious trouble in the world of title insurers and 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange facilitators. Is this another sector of the financial system that can't be trusted? Is a major industry shake-out ahead? Where is the regulation?

Around the World in 8 Days - first hand look at the credit crisis on real estate

November 28, 2008

 Dubai, Mumbai & Hong Kong - Real Estate & Resort Markets | www.BobWaun.com

The world population is expanding, and the cities of the world are struggling to keep up. The world's economy may slow, but the need for new housing and infrastructure will not. This will leave a larger gap and the bottom Billion may quickly become the bottom multi-billion.  The credit crisis...

Kenneth Egan, Broker and Realtor

Kenneth EganBroker and RealtorRe/Max All Cities Realty What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

More patience is required

October 10, 2008

 Bend Bulletin | www.bendbulletin.com

As prices go down, sales will go up. A former "hot" RE market is still desirable--fundamentals do not change

Kenneth Egan, Broker and Realtor

Kenneth EganBroker and RealtorRe/Max All Cities Realty What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Banks need a catalyst for action

October 10, 2008

 Default Notices continue to pile up | www.bendbulletin.com

Banks are between a rock and a hard place.  They need to be pushed to mark to market their troubled loans Until these loans get cleaned up, there will be total stagnation in the markets, both credit and housing. 

Travel and medical tourism grows even after residential real estate slows

October 7, 2008

 Philippines Dept. of Tourism to push medical, real estate tourism | globalnation.inquirer.net

In this latest news article, the Philippines travel, leisure/gaming and medical tourism industries has grown 6% from a year ago.

watering the soup

October 2, 2008

 Banks Try Auctioning Assets to Avoid Major Loss | www.globest.com

The basic problem with prices is deflation. The reason is that problem loans are stressing lenders' capital. To reinforce capital lenders are selling assets in unusually large numbers. The catch is that the problems frequently swallowed up cash. So, when the asset sale comes along, the markets arenot...

Kenneth Leonard, Principal

Kenneth LeonardPrincipalLeonard Associates What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

THIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER'S EQUITY REIT MARKET

October 2, 2008

 REIT history bodes well for outlook in current volitile market | www.investmentnews.com

If this writer is correct there is very little to worry about for holders of stock in mall and strip shopping center REITs. While I am not an expert in other types of equity REITs, my experience tells me that they generally move in tandem to the shopping center REITs. It is my firm belief that...

Land of Opportunity is in the United States

October 1, 2008

 Lands of opportunities | www.thenational.ae

With the current economic fluctuations in the United States and around the world, land investors may worry about an upward return on their investment.   There are still many places in the United States that appeal to the land investors. 

Japan Property Ups/Downs - Other Factors

October 1, 2008

 Ups and downs on Japan's property ladder | search.japantimes.co.jp

To some extent foreign investment drove up and will pull down values. There are other factors. Loose lending standards by Japanese banks of 80-90% LTV are now 50-70%. Mezzanine lending was generally provided by foreign institutions. After sub-prime started in the USA, intermediate finance seized-up...

Demand still exists in spite of increasing costs and higher prices

September 30, 2008

 Higher costs weigh on Philippine property sector | bworldonline.com

The rise in property development costs in the Philippines means higher selling and rental prices of new units across all sectors but major developers are continuing to pour in fresh funds. Demand is still expected to grow for low to mid priced residential units, mid priced office units including mid...

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