Sims Insights

Municipal Bond Weather Report:
May 17, 2013

There are three developments that lead us to believe that municipal bond credit has finally turned the corner, after 5 years of doldrums.

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Recent News In Puerto Rico: A Mixed Bag
May 10, 2013

Puerto Rico’s budget is more positive than negative, but the deficit still lingers after proposed increases in sales taxes.

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Why Sims Still Likes Nursing Homes
May 08, 2013

A recent article in The Wall Street Journal highlighted large real estate investments trusts’ concerns about the risks facing the skilled nursing industry going forward.

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Westminster Ingleside Welcomes New Resident-Athletes
May 08, 2013

Westminster and Ingleside Retirement Communities own and operate three CCRCs in the greater Washington, DC area. Two of the three communities are now hosting players from local sports teams.

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Wacky Tobacky???
May 03, 2013

2013 Payments from the Master Settlement Between Manufacturers and States are “Moving Targets”

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