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Real Estate Investments, 2007.
A discussion on how to fund real estate investments.
11,417 words (approx. 45.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 223.95
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The paper discusses how it is in the field of internal or corporate finance that most innovation has been shown by property development companies over recent years. The range of devices, instruments and techniques has appeared endless, with many American mainstream corporate financing practices being adapted and adopted in global financial markets. The paper examines mortgages for residential properties and discusses what they are and how to obtain one.
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Introduction
History of Mortgages in Common Law
Traditional Mortgage Funding
Federal Housing Administration
Veteran's Assistance and Fannie Mae
The Development of Mortgage-Based Securities
What Are Mortgage-Based Securities?
Chapter Summary: Obtaining a Mortgage
Step-By-Step Guide
Funding For Commercial Real-Estate
References
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"A careful review of how capital can be raised on the stock market is beyond the scope of this chapter; however, it is important to note that there are two types of new issue by which this can be achieved. First, the bringing to the market of companies that have not previously been quoted. Second, the raising of additional capital by companies already quoted. The former will normally be effected by an 'offer for sale', whereby an institution such as a merchant bank buys a block of shares from the existing shareholders and offers them to the general public at a fixed price; by a 'placing', where an institution may buy the stock or shares and arrange for the placing of the issue with various funds or companies known to be interested; an 'introduction' when a company already has many individual shareholdings and Stock Exchange quotation simply provides a public market for shares that previously could only be dealt in privately; or a 'tender', which is exactly the same as an offer for sale except that the price of the shares is not fixed in advance."
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Real Estate Investment Advice, 2006.
A review of Ken McElroy's book, "The ABC's of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Advisors Miss".
1,033 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper presents a review of the real estate investment advice book, "The ABC's of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Advisors Miss", by Ken McElroy. The paper explains that the book is part of the famous "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" business book series by investment guru and advisor Robert T. Kiyosaki and that the introduction to the book is, in fact, written by Kiyosaki. The paper further explains that Kiyosaki frames the investment advice that Ken McElroy provides in the book and that the book is a worthwhile and motivating read for any investors in real estate.
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"According to the book The ABCs of Real Estate Investing: The Secrets of Finding Hidden Profits Most Advisors Miss, it is a myth that some investors seem to have the so-called Midas touch of investing, while others do not. (9) Rather than attempting to intimidate with impressive-looking ledgers of facts and figures, ordinary investors are encouraged to read this book for concrete suggestions of how they can enter the real estate market, how they invest wisely and charge the appropriate rents for their area so they can recoup on their investment, as well as glean some general personal and motivational strategies. True, in "every business and every industry there are people who just seem to drip with success," states the introduction (1) But this book provides the reader with the practical steps to emulate such people, people who seem to have the uncanny ability to know the right properties to invest in, and thus have the power to become their own bosses, and live as they chose to live."
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Real Estate Investing, 2004.
This paper suggests how to invest and save money in real estate.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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In this article, the writer discusses real estate investing. The writer looks at ways to invest and save money in real estate. The writer examines the appeal of real estate investment for individual homeowners. In this paper, the writer also discusses real estate investing as a financial investment on a larger scale.
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"Investing in real estate has long held a strong allure for many individuals-their homes may be the only real estate investment they own, but with options such as reverse mortgages and home equity loans many individuals consider a single residence investment sufficient. Other investors are drawn to real estate because there is a tangible asset-land or buildings-that does not exist with many other types of investments. Still, other investors think of themselves as real estate moguls in the mold of Donald Trump who ..."
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Real Estate Investment Trusts, 2001.
This paper discusses investment trusts.
765 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines three different types of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT). The author gives us an overview of investment trusts, their history, before explaining REITs and their significance in the world of investment. Hybrid REITs, Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs are contrasted and compared to demonstrate the differences, but more importantly, their similarities and how they can be used to gain advantages when managing investments are examined.
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"The first U.S. trusts based their own structures on British trusts, but were less well managed and less diversified and so as a result suffered badly in collapse of the stock market in 1929, which saw enormous losses in the investment trusts. After a period of confusion throughout the 1930s, strong survivors and new companies became widely accepted and grew rapidly under new federal regulation. The perils of unregulated trusts still echoes from the crash of 1929, however, with implications for today?s REITs(http://www.investorlinks.com)."
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The United Kingdom Commercial Real Estate Market, 2004.
An evaluation of impact on the U.K. commercial real estate market following the introduction of U.S.-style Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT).
11,808 words (approx. 47.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 229.95
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This paper analyzes the impact of the proposed REIT on the U.K. commercial real estate market and the benefits that they can provide the investing community. In view of its dynamic nature and complicated taxation and legal issues, it is necessary to make a thorough investigation of all pros and cons of REIT before the U.K. authorities go ahead with implementation. The U.S. is perhaps the most advanced market for REIT in terms of size, growth, and sophistication. A few countries, such as Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and Korea have REIT structures, and many of them are quite successful. The paper examines the impact of REIT on the U.K. market by analyzing the REIT mechanisms in the U.S. and other nations, such as Australia and Japan. The successful evolution of REIT in the U.S. is traced from its early years, and the impact of favorable legislation to the success of investment vehicles is highlighted. The paper explores the taxation and legal implications for REIT under the present taxation regime in the United Kingdom. The paper considers the different forms and structures of REIT and highlights the advantages and disadvantages from the viewpoint of returns for the investors. The paper also stresses the importance of tax-efficient and investor-friendly policies in determining the success of the REIT. The paper concludes that the U.S.-styled REIT will have a favorable impact on the commercial real estate market in the U.K., and the paper recommends that REIT be introduced as soon as possible due to growing investor interest in real estate. The paper makes specific recommendations as to the manner in which REIT should be introduced in the U.K..
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Hypothesis
3. Theoretical Framework for REIT
4. Research & Hypothesis Testing
- REIT in the US
- Proposed REIT Structure in the UK
- Critical Success Factors for REIT in the UK
- Taxation Issues in REIT
- REIT in Japan
- REIT in Australia
5. Conclusions and Recommendations
6. Appendix
7. Bibliography
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"A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is defined as a corporation or a trust that accumulates capital from multiple investors to acquire and manage income property, called equity REIT and or mortgage loans, referred to as mortgage REIT. In many a sense, REITs are similar to equities as they are traded on major stock exchanges. REITs are eligible for several fiscal benefits compared to real ownership of properties. They are highly liquid and can be converted to cash in quick time, unlike the conventional real estate deals, where significant time elapses before a deal is completed. More importantly, REITs provide attractive opportunities to investors as they can share ownership in non-residential properties such as hotels, malls and industrial complexes. From the perspective of individuals, REITs are interesting because they have no minimum investment levels and hence affordability is not a major issue. In terms of returns on investment, they offer the comfort that they need not arise or fall in line with the overall market."
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Real Estate Industry, 2002.
An examination of the recent market dynamics for the real estate industry in light of the current economic turndown.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses how the latest economic recession has left its market on the real estate industry, some for the better, but most for the worse. It looks at how deteriorating conditions are evidenced by higher vacancy rates, lower market prices and/or a slower pace of sales while healthier markets enjoy the reverse of these outcomes. It explores the recent changes in the market for the real estate industry across the following sectors: single-family, multifamily, office, retail and industrial real estate markets.
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Introduction
Single-Family Real Estate Markets
Multifamily Real Estate Markets
Office Real Estate Markets
Retail Real Estate Markets
Industrial Real Estate Markets
Conclusion
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"The largest question that looms for the single-family housing market is if the bubble will burst. The biggest market fundament that drives housing purchases is mortgage rates than have been at near record lows. Thus, when interest rates start to rise, the housing market should slow down. But that?s not expected to happen for some time and when it does it will be in response to stronger economic activity which will offset a good bit of the effect on the housing sector. And, in a population of 290 million people, a 1.85 million increase in new homes isn?t much of an increase in the supply. The National Association of Realtors is forecasting only a three percent decline in home prices by the fourth quarter of 2003. However, the market for housing is highly subject to local market conditions and there may be both lower and higher regional exceptions to these estimates."
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Mexican Real Estate, 2002.
A discussion of financing and foreign ownership of real estate in Mexico.
2,186 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines how due to the similarities of real estate transactions in general, many Americans assume that the basic real estate terms and principles of the United States also hold true in Mexico. It looks at how many aspects of Mexican real estate are in fact completely different and therefore, a foreigner who wishes to purchase real estate in Mexico may face many obstacles to acquiring simple ownership. Before making a purchase, it is important to understand the terrain, its problems and advantages, as well as the area, the people and the corresponding real estate values.
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Introduction
Different Laws in Mexico
Buying Property in Mexico
Financing and Deeding
Obtaining Title and Title Insurance
Changes Made for Foreign Investment
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"Mexican deeds are public instruments, which can be researched at the local Public Registry of Property (National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade, 1997). There is a Public Registry of Property in most cities and towns throughout Mexico. These government offices are where documents are registered so that third parties can research the ownership of land titles and liens on such titles. A deed must be finalized and signed by a Mexican notary. The deed lists the parties involved in the transaction, including the notary, seller, buyer, and the trustee bank, as well as identifies the property."
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Real Estate Transactions, 1005.
A paper introducing a dissertation on the relationships that exist within the context of real estate transactions.
1,618 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains the need for a research paper that would consider the relationships that exist in the real estate transaction process. The paper then introduces a dissertation that would analyze the relationships that exist between real estate transactions on the internet and on paper. The paper explains that understanding these relationships would help determine whether digital real estate transactions via the internet can provide more timely, safe convenient and less costly transactions than paper transactions. The paper further explains that in order to assess the question fully, the relationships that exist between time and paper vs. digital related processes must be examined and that in order to examine these relationships, the real estate transaction process must be examined in detail. Thus, among other things, the paper requires an analysis of the actual processes involved in the real estate transaction, including the processes of recording deeds, mortgages in county court clerk systems by banks, attorneys and title escrow companies.
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"The first step toward investigating relationships is an analysis of the real estate process and potential variables that impact the time it takes to process transactions. A review of the literature currently available with regard to real estate transactions will help the researcher assess exactly how many variables and the types of variables that are necessary to observe to determine the relationship that exists between time and transaction processing."
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Real Estate and Human Resources, 2004.
Examines the role of human resource personnel in a real estate agency setting.
1,112 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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Human resource management at any firm requires the negotiating between different personalities. However, because of the daily nature of real estate as a profession and the need to forestall personality conflicts between employees and sellers, this becomes particularly critical in the real estate profession. This paper examines the role of human resources in real estate firms. It also provides recommendations for a real estate firm when setting up an HR department.
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"Furthermore, as individuals become more tempted to sell homes themselves, either as independent agents or by using the internet, real estate firms must work particularly hard in today?s climate to make a case for the need for their profession, and the need for an agent as a crucial middleperson in negotiating a fair and equitable sale, as well as informing prospective sellers and buyers of any particular property of the value of said purchase. In fact, the internet has proved helpful in some respects to the industry, as ?advances in telecommunications and the ability to retrieve data on properties over the Internet allows many real estate brokers and sales agents to work out of their homes, instead of real estate offices.? (U.S. Department of Labor, ?Real Estate,? 2004)"
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The Real Estate Industry Today (2002), 2002.
A look at the challenges facing the real estate industry in the present economic climate and predictions of what the future holds.
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper presents an analysis of the real estate industry by discussing current trends of the real estate industry while analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Additionally, this paper also discusses the national and global outlook of the real estate industry as well as potential problems that the real estate industry may encounter in the future.
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"The residential real estate industry has been surprisingly resilient in light of the current economic situation. Over the previous two years residential real estate purchases registered into the double digits, while these numbers are down, the market for real estate is anything but out. At a glance, it would appear that realtors do not even know that a recession exists as new properties are springing up from Northern Virginia to California, even Hong Kong is getting in on the action. So what does the future hold for the residential real estate market in the United States and across the globe?"
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Real Estate Moguls, 2005.
A discussion of three famous American real estate moguls and their contribution to American society and economy.
2,215 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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Real estate moguls have contributed significantly to the landscape of America. The paper explains that there are those real estate moguls who have succeeded brilliantly and built hotels like The Trump Plaza and that there are those who have failed miserably and had to bankrupt their businesses or are incarcerated because of fraud and deceit. Regardless of the level of their success, the contributions of real estate moguls are undeniable. This paper examines the achievements of Donald Trump, Larry Silverstein and Leona Helmsley.
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"There are many real estate developers who lose fortunes in their endeavors and their investors lose, also. What makes for a successful real estate developer? Not everyone can be a Donald Trump, who seems to have a golden touch. There seems to be a variety of factors that need to be considered when real estate developers undertake a new project. One consideration is location. The developer needs to determine if the location is appropriate for the type of project being considered. For example, a shopping plaza in a downtown area might not be as good of an idea as a shopping plaza in a suburban area. In accord with this, the neighborhood must be taken into account. When you are considering building your project, you must consider your neighbors and what they would prefer to have in their neighborhood. A small bookstore might fit nicely into a neighborhood, whereas a nightclub would not. A developer would also have to consider what the market is and what people desire in certain areas. A developer would not want to put in 100 office spaces in an area that has 150 empty office spaces already. This developer might want to consider small businesses to attract more commerce interests. Additionally, the developer would have to try to forecast whether the needs and wants of people will be approximately the same by the time the project is finished. This is sometimes very difficult to accomplish because of the time difference between inception of the idea and the reality of the completion of the project. An example of this is found in Los Angeles where "many of the high-rise towers that were developed downtown in the early '90s - just around the time that campus-style buildings were coming into vogue, the economy was heading into recession, and L.A. was losing many of its large corporate headquarters" (Hayes, 1999, p. 2)."
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Real Estate Personalities, 2002.
A look at the lives and careers of several famous real estate personalities.
774 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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Over the past years, several real estate moguls have become household names, linked to fortunes, fame, glamour and in some cases, scandal, fraud and deceit. This paper follows the lives and real estate careers of several of these personalities, including Donald Trump of the famous Trump hotel and casino chain, Charles Keating whose fraudulent sales of phoney real estate led to investors losing millions and "Queen Mean" Leona Helmsley.
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"In 1987, Larry Silverstein completed his addition to his commercial empire, ?a 47 story block called World Trade Center 7, with 2 million square feet of space? (Duke 2002). After lusting for years after the prize of all prizes, in 2001, he won the bid to ?become the leaseholder on the World Trade Center Twin Towers, with 10 million square feet of office space ? (Duke 2002). He began constructing his offices on the 101st floor of the WRC I. Silverstein had become ?one of the largest commercial landlords in New York City (Duke 2002). While debates abound regarding what to do with the most prized real estate in Manhattan, Silverstein declares, ?My lease requires me to pay $130 million a year for 99 years. I only have 98 years to go. And my lease obligates me to rebuild. . . . So with the insurance money coming to me, I' m going to take those proceeds and rebuild the Trade Center and fulfill my obligation under the law? (Duke 2002)."
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Chinese Real Estate Industry, 2005.
A comparative analysis of customer satisfaction in the Chinese real estate industry.
14,104 words (approx. 56.4 pages), 48 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This paper analyzes customer satisfaction in the Chinese real estate industry. This research focuses on two studies measuring customer satisfaction in the real estate industry, discuses the implications of the data results, and offers recommendations toward much-warranted improvements in this area, if China is continue at its current intense growth pace.
Contents:
Abstract
Executive Summary
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Background and Methodology of Proposed Research Design
Proposed Data Collection
Research Findings
Future Research
Conclusion
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"A survey by Guizhou Property Exchange Center indicates that many consumers are very disappointed by the poor services they had received from real estate agents in Guiyang City, the capital of Guizhou province, with a population of 1.36 million (Shibao, 2000). Prospective home shoppers and renters have indicated their reluctance to use the agents' services as a result of the bad experiences (Shibao, 2000). A research report by Shanghai Real Estate Economic Association for the preparation of WTO entry cited that, in comparison with companies in developed countries, China's local real estate companies have the following weaknesses: 1) lack of experience attributable to their short existence, 2) limited competing capability due to smaller sizes, 3) insufficient capital and backward marketing means, 4) lower management skills; and 5) the overall lack of customer service capabilities (Shibao, 2000).
According to a survey reported in the China Construction magazine, about 59 percent of the urban residents in China now own their own homes. The average living space for most of these urban residents that own their homes is 50-80 square meters; the majority of households surveyed have 2 to 4 people (Shibao, 2000). About 19.7 percent of such respondents live in rented dwellings and 11.5 percent receive rental subsidies from their employers or work units (Shibao, 2000). It was also reported that 21.9 percent of the residents surveyed indicated they would like to purchase new houses with a size of 70-150 square meters within 5 years (Shibao, 2000). Thus, the realty business is highly developed in many cities of China and has become an index of local economic status. However, due to some misunderstanding of realty business and improper orientation of market research in this industry, the existence of overpriced realty has become a commonality. This kind of violation of the relative relationship between demand and supply itself is a problem valuable to research. "
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Delegation in the Real Estate World, 2005.
A look at the importance of the leadership characteristic of delegation in the real estate economic world.
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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Proper use of delegation in any setting is an essential component of leadership. This paper examines how delegation used by managers in a real estate office can improve the results management gets from their staff, by not only assisting in the task completion process, but also by improving the team oriented atmosphere of the office and staff.
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Introduction
Delegation and Real Estate
Effective Leadership and Delegation
Delegation Skills
Conclusion
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"A great leader in any setting, but particularly with respect to a real estate office, delegates by assigning responsibilities to others and allowing the person assigned the task to make independent decisions regarding the outcome of the assignment delegated. The lack of delegation ability in a manager is usually the result of a manager's inability to let go of personal control and effort in certain situations, particularly stressful situations.
Delegation most often fails when a manager is not able to set priorities and clear their plates of tasks that can be delegated. More often than not delegation does not work effectively when a manager feels they must take on more responsibility rather than assign tasks to effective and capable employees to help clear the work load. Many managers mistakenly adopt an authoritarian leadership stance which often leads to resentment and resistance as employees in a real estate setting are not given the opportunity to work cohesively as a team, build trust, and help each other achieve the greatest possible good for the organization as a whole."
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