When Toxic Assets Aren’t the Only Toxic Element

Westport Investment Group, a real estate acquisition and advisory firm, announced its positioning to acquire deep discounted bank assets. The firm stands poised to acquire toxic assets from U.S. financial institutions, and in assisting in the recapitalization of selected banks. For banks scheduled to be taken over by the FDIC, Westport may represent a viable alternative.

Chicago Realtor Competition No Contest

Looking at Chicago’s leading real estate companies, one has to wonder why some put up websites at all? With one or two clear leaders in the industry, online at least, wouldn’t these hard times prompt competitors to try harder? Evidently the competition is in a “weeding out” stage. For those unwilling to adjust to the times, extinction will be the end for many.

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