2/17/12 Market Recap
The MSCI US REIT (RMZ) Index was up 0.55% during the week to close at 853.05 (for a year to date total return including dividends of 7.50%); the S&P 500 Index was up 1.48% during the week to close at… read more.
Apartment REITS Finish Strong
As we turn the page on 4th quarter earnings for the twelve listed apartment companies, the debate continues as to whether or not 2012 will be a good year. Operating results for the 4th quarter remained solid and came in… read more.
The Rumor of Europe’s Demise
There are many variations of Mark Twain’s famous quote mocking his apparent death – the actual quote is “… this report of my death was an exaggeration.” Comparably, there are a plethora of articles, pundit commentaries, and academic musings about the… read more.
2/10/12 Market Recap
MSCI US REIT (RMZ) Index fell 1.77% during the week to close at 849.62 (for a year to date total return including dividends of 6.92%) the S&P 500 Index fell 0.08% during the week to close at 1,342.64 (for a… read more.
Real Estate in China: From the Bedroom to the Office
Given China’s rapid urbanization, it is not surprising that much of the press concerning the Chinese real estate market centers around the housing sector. Finding beds for the several hundred million Chinese literally giving up the farm for city living… read more.