The former Fed chairman discussed his outlook on the broader economy and what it might mean for commercial real estate demand. Elaine Misonzhnik What does the man who oversaw the
Hot Mortgage Market Is the Fed’s House of Cards
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Family Offices Weigh Options for Optimizing CRE Allocations
A virtual event last week brought together ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family office staff/members and investors to discuss commercial real estate trends. Beth Mattson-Teig Family offices have long viewed commercial real estate as
Fed Stays in Holding Pattern with Rates and Asset Purchases Unchanged
The Fed kept the federal funds target rate at zero to 0.25 percent range, where it has been since March. (Bloomberg)—Federal Reserve officials kept monetary policy in a holding pattern,
What to Know About How Self-Directed IRAs Can Be Used to Invest in Real Estate
Self-directed IRAs, unlike the traditional kind, can open up the possibility of buying real estate directly for individual investors. Patricia Kirk In an era when retirement pensions are practically non-existent,