Asset value of the DOW is around 4500 to 5500 I think we are reseting everything down to intrinsic value.

Citigroup has more than $2 trillion of assets, dwarfing companies such as American International Group Inc. that got U.S. support this year.

We only need to provide the FED with 3% of total bank assets & hold another 3% "on call".

Dustin, Cap rates are one stochastic used by professional investors to compare one investment option against another...either in the same asset class or across classes.

The real question is, is this the problem being solved or are we just going to quit filing foreclosures to allow the housing market to heal, or are we waiting for Fed Gov to buy these assets. •The more people that can stay in their homes and start paying on their debts, the faster this ends. •If the trend continues down thru 01/2009.

I'd look at asset protection companies to see how they market to people.FYI - Make sure the code violations aren't already a lien on the property.

What's even more startling is that the authorities aren't doing a thing about it!

Welcome Marsha.The forums and articles on the site are a tremendous asset.

I have no assets.

A Canadian viewer contacted me and asked if it was possible to accelerate depreciation on business assets the same way that it can be done on income property.