Betting on industries that gain from a pick-up in construction; from regional banks to picks and axes
Since the mortgage crisis, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been royally skewered. That doesn't seem to bother investors, who, over the past few months, have been giddily bidding up the stock prices of the suddenly profitable government entities.
Mortgage-backed bonds are hitting the market once again. But questions are already being asked about the risks -- and ratings -- of the home-loan securities.
Refinancings, fixed-rate mortgages take it in the teeth after 'unheard-of' hike in borrowing costs
REITs can benefit from rising rates, portfolio manager says
Without a significant rise in household income, they will be capped by affordability and much stricter lending criteria, NewOak CEO says
Property company's buying binge rolls on; rebuffed in March by Cole
Despite run-up in sales, home prices still way below peak levels of 2006; 'third inning'
The billionaire businessman plans to give away three suitcases full of cash Wednesday to advertise the start of FundAnything.
Investors should take note: the housing market still has its issues, notably rising mortgage delinquency rates for some homebuyers.
SRO offers options on valuing vehicles like nontraded REITS on account statements.
Family-controlled public businesses often are viewed as financial dead ends for investors.
Investors, beware: Delinquency rates are rising for some homebuyers, according to report
Fund mirrors high-conviction bets by Paulson, Einhorn and the like
Industry maverick planning another liquidity event
Finra warns broker-dealers on nontraded-REIT info shortcomings; sees misleading communications around distributions, risks.
In what may be an ominous sign for indie B-Ds, Massachusetts sued LPL for dishonest business practices in the selling of a popular nonlisted property trust.
