Business : Rics sees stability in UAE commercial property sector
DUBAI — Demand for commercial property in the UAE has stabilised with rental outlook showing an upward trend, findings of a survey reveal.

Costly London Loses Allure for Commercial Property Investors
London, Europe’s most active commercial property market since the start of the global financial crisis, is losing some of its allure as high prices and prospects of a U.K. recession deter investors.

Invesment trust acquires medical office buildings
Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II said it has acquired three medical office buildings in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida for a purchase price of $25.1 million.

LoopNet to Announce Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results on February 22, 2012, After Market Close
LoopNet, Inc. , a leading provider of commercial real estate marketing and technology solutions, and operator of the most heavily trafficked commercial real estate marketplace, will report fourth quarter 2011 financial results on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, following the market close.

Commercial Real Estate Gets New Funding
One of Beverly Hills’ most ambitious Hard Money Loans teams is lucky to have just received an influx of money. HardMoneyLoans.org has just announced that the company has received a new lending source to add to their already extensive portfolio.Los Angeles CA (PRWEB) February 04, 2012 One of Beverly Hills’ most ambitious hard money loans teams is lucky to have just received an influx of money ...

First Drips Of Liquidity Felt In Non-Traded REITs
So-called non-traded REITs (NTRs) represent a rapidly growing income producing niche among “alternative” investments. In its nascent history, the NTR industry has raised some $80 billion, largely from individual investors. This compares with $430 billion for the entire REIT industry, traded and non-traded.

Real estate investments to avoid
Investors are racing into REITs that promise higher yields than equity REITs. But be forewarned, the higher yields of these other types of real estate vehicles come with very real risks.Mortgage REITsIf ...