Economic conditions can be precarious at times. So can the U. S. job market. Many Americans are turning to offshore investing to build a security nest for unstable times.

Oct 9, 2009 - Loraine R. Degraff

Hybrid Real Estate Investment Trusts provide investors exposure to mortgage and equity real estate investments. Find out how.

May 10, 2007 - Michael Cook

REIT investors want to invest in real estate or they want exposure to interest rates. Equity and Mortgage REITs provide this, so where do Hybrid REITs fit?

May 10, 2007 - Michael Cook

A detailed review of Pure Industrial REIT

Jul 25, 2011 - Todd Hendrickson

Mortgage REITs have proven to be great investments, but have hit a bumpy road today. With the subprime lending fallout, many investors wonder where they are headed next.

Apr 19, 2007 - Michael Cook

A review of Artis Real Estate Income Trust.

Jul 23, 2011 - Todd Hendrickson

Despite the real estate market crisis, REITs still serve their legislative intent, i.e. a way for Joe the plumber to invest in commercial real estate.

Oct 8, 2011 - Treathyl Fox

Hybrid REITs are designed to provide investors exposure to the mortgage and equity side of the real estate market. But do they actually provide diversification benefits?

May 10, 2007 - Michael Cook

A recent survey showed that Canadians purchased 23 per cent of all real estate sold in the US in the year ending March 31, 2011.

Aug 10, 2011 - Caroline Steman

New investors considering real estate as an option have myriad pros and cons to weight before making their decision.

Mar 19, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

Has residential real estate really hit rock bottom? Looking at today's fundamentals provides mixed signals on the course of the residential properties.

Nov 7, 2009 - Michael Cook

With the economy recovering and real estate prices hitting historical lows, the downside to real estate investing has never been lower.

Sep 21, 2009 - Michael Cook

The variety of available methods for disposing of property helps investors stay on track with their real estate investment plans.

Jan 18, 2009 - E.E. Mazier

Successful real estate investors understand that they are in business and that they must have a solid investment plan in place before buying their first property.

Aug 15, 2008 - E.E. Mazier

By being smart about what to buy and how much risk to undertake, investors of ordinary means can increase their net worth with real estate.

Jul 20, 2008 - E.E. Mazier

A home is often filled with warm memories and big emotions. Curbing these emotions and thinking of a home as a good to be bought and sold can be challenging.

Dec 8, 2009 - Michael Cook

2012 Outlook: People who generally focus on local market conditions remain largely unaware of the national issues that pose a greater threat to home values.

Sep 25, 2011 - Jerry Barker

Real estate is the only investment that is regularly bought with other people's money, creating financial leverage for investors.

May 3, 2010 - Christopher Pascale

Take advantage of low interest rate financing to catch the next wave of real estate investment profits in apartment investing.

Dec 21, 2009 - Michael Cook

Cost cutting the right way can increase profit and increase tenant responsibilities. Doing it the wrong way can lead to major repairs and an increase in vacancy.

Oct 14, 2009 - Michael Cook