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How much Credibility Has the MBA Lost?

March 10, 2010

Analysis by:Robert Canter, President-Founder,

Analysis of:Commercial Mortgages Performing Better than Other Loans: MBA | www.dsnews.com

This article is very telling about an Association that is in Deep trouble.This writer would suggest deep denial as well. With Banks having gone under in 2009 at a record pace and with even more Banks predicted to fail in 2010 this article would be comical if it weren't coming from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

A new age economy by 2015

March 7, 2010

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Affordability crisis leaves many out in the cold | www.chinadaily.com.cn

Within the strong holds of communist rule, China is soon to witness a good boom in economy around 2015-2020. Housing, satellite townships, entrepreneurship, agri growth would get a lift and the average educated people are sure to enjoy benefits of high style.

Chinese investors in Dubi real estate market

March 3, 2010

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:In search of property bargains | www.chinadaily.com.cn

The domestic property market in China has soared over the past six months, and it is very likely to have a price adjustment due to the central government's tightening policy. While the US and Europe markets remain weak, Dubai remains the bright spot for investment. After the $10 billion bailout was sent out from Abu Dhabi, investors believe Dubai's economy has bottomed out and ready to bounce back.

Housing Affordability in China

March 3, 2010

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Affordability crisis leaves many out in the cold | www.chinadaily.com.cn

It costs an average couple 20 years' salary to buy an apartment around the Fifth Ringroad in Beijing, 18 years of a Shanghai couple's salary to buy a flat outside the Outer Ring, and 16 years' income of a couple buying in Shenzhen's outskirts, said a report release by Hong Kong-listed property agency Midland Realty. A reasonable housing-price-to-income ratio should be between six and sevenThere have been measures and policies made previously by the central government to tackle high pricing, but in investors' minds there are few other assets that can offer such stable and hefty returns as real estate, and the continuous price increases have made them further believe they should jump on to the wagon as quickly as possible,"

China's Housing Market

March 3, 2010

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:China's Housing Market | english.cri.cn

1. The performance of China's housing market in 2009 was mostly due to recovery reasons.2. It is clearly that the China's housing market was overheated.3. Whether there is a bublle? No one knows. But no one doubts the dangers. 4. There is possibility of soft-landing, hopefully.

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