April 2008

House values are determined by net rents. Stock price-to-earnings ratios can be helpful when studying home price-to-rents ratios. Monitoring these ratios can yield a "normal" price-to-rent ratio for an area,...

King Ranch shareholders have been well ahead of the curve in their commitment to a conservation-driven land management ethic. As early as 1912, the ranch's business decisions were made only...

Studies show that Americans retiring to Mexico are seeking a lower cost of living and better quality of life. Most still want to live where there are other Americans so...

Some buyers choose green amenities for their earth-friendly benefits; others want lower bills. Green features generally do not add to the value of a home until sufficient sales data show...

Wind leases differ from mineral leases in significant ways. For example, signing bonuses are less for wind leases, terms are of different length, royalty payments are not protected by statute...

Cities are encouraging builders to develop commercial buildings to meet energy-efficient LEED standards. Retrocommissioning, the process of analyzing system performance in existing buildings for the purpose of improving operations and...

Several new IRS rulings accommodate the needs of taxpayers who sell their homes "early" because of "unforseen circumstances."

Accurate forecasting facilitates better business decisions. But accuracy requires information that is not readily available. Although forecasting is a complicated and inexact science, it is nevertheless valuable