Real estate investments

Confidential emails reveal a top Wells Fargo advisor’s despair after he cried fraud. He could stay at Wells if he was silent, but spoke up anyway — and became a whistleblower.

Some cities do actually offer workers that ideal mix of affordability and short commute time if you venture just a little outside city center.

Despite a national trend of declining volume, a spike in foreclosure activity in these local markets has created a number of hot spots.

Planners have a natural incentive to be narrow-minded when it comes to investment opportunities. Sometimes it’s better to look for reasons to selectively say yes.

Despite growth in both mortgage rates and home prices, housing demand kicked off 2018 with its strongest January on record, according to Redfin.

Bonus depreciation, Section 179, interest and loss limitations — what does it all mean?

The West maintained its lead with the country's highest overall growth rate, though there may be signs that it is faltering.

From San Francisco to Dallas, here's a look at the 10 top housing markets where homes sell above the asking price.

It is "not for the faint of heart; it's a very fickle market," one advisor says.

They have become increasingly attractive as real estate prices climb.

Clients — even some advisors — overreact to market losses. Are they on to something?

Doing homework and knowing how to enter and how to exit are essential.

The probability of success with stocks and bonds is higher and much easier.

These funds can affordably provide clients with REIT exposure.

The increase in real estate exposure is an “extraordinary move," according to an industry observer.

Once you purchase real estate, you are married to it, says adviser Mike Martin.

For ultrawealthy clients who own property, an adviser's starting point should be an irrevocable trust. But you can't stop there.

Section 1031 of the IRS Code may seem arcane, but using it can be highly beneficial to certain clients.

The accounting method can deliver attractive savings, along with protecting nature or farmland.