Many managers, it should be noted, will disagree with this policy, arguing that significant debt juices the returns for equity owners.

You're definitely going to be on the opposite side of the table from the lender if you don't pay so it would be very hard to argue a common enterprise exists in this scenario.  

Vegas used to have good numbers (but I'd argue against the market itself for other reasons) but even those aren't as much anymore, and AZ used to have them but those are gone too for the most part unless you are able to find the occasional diamond in the ruff.

For these reasons, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.Three judges dissented from the Court's opinion, arguing that the key phrase in the text of Section 804(a) of the FHA is the use of the phrase "because of", which the dissent pointed out was previously held by the Court to mean "by reason of" or "on account of", requiring a showing of discriminatory intent.

I argued that the NCREIF uses info on core properties (I believed, but didn't confirm), so it is expected to be less volatile.  

I had to literally argue with a rep there to get a release.

I am curious how a simultaneous close can be successfully done in a short sale...if the bank gives an approval at 100K...I find an end buyer at 130K...does the title company disclose or not disclose to the foreclosing lender that I closed previously at price of 130K and then am using 100K out of that 130K to close on my end...won't the foreclosing lender argue that they are entitled to the excess funds?

AHM and ABC Conduit hit skid row today---press release and commentary to follow: Press Release:[b]American Home Mortgage Investment Corp.

I do not see where your choice to argue here is coming from. i merely pointed out that being classified as a RE professional in the eyes of the IRS may not be right for everyone, nothing more.

I'd argue the value has already fallen.