News Archive for December, 2002

December 30, 2002

Real Estate - Diversification in a Turbulent Market


Business Week
Investing with experienced real estate fund managers offers opportunities for superior returns and diversification into tangible assets. According to AV Advisors LLC, member of American Ventures, “commercial real estate is an important component - typically 5-10% - of a balanced institutional investment portfolio. Real estate diversifies a portfolio because its investment performance has a […]

December 5, 2002

Foundations Eye Investment Potential


New Urban News
With the success of the McCune Charitable Foundation’s $7 million investment in New Mexico, many organizations are now encouraging foundations across the US to look the profitability of New Urbanism and smart growth projects. Philip Blumberg, CEO of American Ventures, notes that funds in New Mexico and South Florida are critical to helping […]