Regulation & Legal

A condo conga 2005-09-01 Staff Writer Private equity real estate investors have long been predicting a correction in the Miami condo market - and for just as long they've been wrong. Now, however, a backlash against South Beach condominiums is beginning to emerge, not in the form of plunging prices or loan d

High above Manhattan, four private equity real estate pros gathered to discuss the US office sector and the ‘scratching and clawing’ it takes to succeed in today's market. By Paul Fruchbom

Founder & chief executive officer Cherokee Investment Partners

Investors love them; managers aren't so sure. What is it that makes key man provisions so key? By Jonn Elledge

Hope - and the world's tallest building - springs eternal in the welcoming sands of Dubai.

Over the last few years, the European real estate market has seen a significant influx of Middle Eastern investment.

Do it yourself 2005-09-01 Staff Writer One of my favorite bits of jargon in the financial world is “disintermediation”. Not only does it make its deliverer sound smart, it also tends to be used when someone is claiming to enjoy an advantage that runs exactly counter to the prevailing trends.<br /> <

The sole fiduciary of the giant New York Common Retirement Fund is backing a new state law that would allow the $120m pension greater leeway in making alternative investments through a prudent investor model.

After more than a decade in the market, Deutsche Bank knows how and where to identify undervalued assets. By John Elledge

Conducting due diligence on a GP's track record involves a bit of art, a bit of science and a lot of legwork. By Paul Fruchbom