Is There a Real Estate Bubble?

Fall 2005, Vol 30, No 1 Abstract: This paper discusses whether these is a housing bubble or not, and what will be the consequences on economy if such a bubble exists. Using a simple exercise, we conclude that there is a housing bubble, inflated by an excess speculation by investors and homebuilders. The resulting demand-supply imbalance… Read more

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Is There a Future for Socially Responsible Property Investments?

Fall 2005, Vol 30, No 1 Abstract: The market for socially responsible property investments (SRPI) is potentially quite large and many institutional investors as well as individuals are expressing an interest in these types of opportunities. SRPI products could take several forms, such as REITs or private funds. They could be ne products or existing ones… Read more

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Is the Role of the Home Changing?

Fall 2005, Vol 30, No 1 Abstract: Hidden beneath the recent explosion in the single-family home market are developments that suggest changes in what we do in the home that could, in time, have significant impact on the kind of home we want. What’s happening is being fueled by the current IT revolution and is… Read more

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Review: Conspiracy of Fools: A True Story

Fall 2005, Vol 30, No 1 Abstract not available.