Property & REIT's

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The Motley Fool October 24, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	Archstone-Smith's Moving On Up Revenues from existing properties drive this REIT's performance. Shares rose 2.8% today after the company's third-quarter earnings announcement.
The Motley Fool October 18, 2005	How Much House Can You Buy? Once you know how much you can afford for a down payment and how much you can pay each month, you just need to plug the numbers into a formula. A good rule of thumb is: don't bite off more than you can chew.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2005 Parke M. Chapman	The Big Energy Squeeze Few commercial landlords will be spared by higher energy prices in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. But owners of Class-B apartment properties and REITs could be most vulnerable.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2005 Scott Farb	Public vs. Private REITs Here is an in-depth look at the realities of REITs themselves and the economics of a potential investment.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2005 Matt Hudgins	REIT Values: In the Eye of the Beholder? This year, REIT shares are showing signs of vulnerability. While they continue to outperform broad indices such as the S&P 500, they have begun to fluctuate, suffering a 9% loss in August when investors became jittery over a drop in bond prices.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2005 Joe Gose	The Office Investment Gamble Several office markets battered by the tech wreck that jolted Wall Street and led to a recession four years ago are still plagued by double-digit vacancies. But that hasn't fazed investors, who are generally paying more for properties today than they were in 2001 when the buildings were filled with tenants.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2005 Parke M. Chapman	Guessing Game Like an opportunity fund, Vornado seeks outsized returns by investing in a fallen company and working with management to reposition the business. It also carries a higher risk/reward profile than most REITs, making it vulnerable to any downward shifts in those economies.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2005 Parke M. Chapman	Silver Lining Housing displaced residents after Hurricane Katrina could temporarily increase apartment occupancy in greater Houston. That, in turn, could give a short-term earnings boost to REITs.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Will Host Marriott Prove Hospitable? Results aren't so hot now, but patient investors may eventually like what they see at this hospitality REIT.
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 Roy Lewis	Deduction Dangers of Home Mortgages Think you can deduct all the interest from your home mortgage on your taxes? Think again.
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