Archive for the 'Sam Zell' Category
More Sam Zell… Well, maybe
This clip is really, really, stupid. But, you know, I’m in the mood for some Chicago Cubs baseball. And, since it does involve Sam Zell, I feel kind of obligated to share it with you since I’ve promised to be all things Sam Zell. Here’s Sam talking to Donald Trump about what Zell is going […]
Read More..>>Sam Zell’s music box
I’m on a little bit of a YouTube kick, so I though I’d add this clip about Sam Zell. If you read the article I posted about Sam Zell in the New Yorker last year, you would know that he gives custom music boxes to his friends at the end of each year. I found […]
Read More..>>Real Estate Mogul Sam Zell Makes a Splash in Seniors Housing
Another edition of my all things Sam Zell. I’ve created a new tag so it will be easier to categorize my posts about him. Two interesting things in this article: One, of course, he’s getting into the Senior’s market, and two, he’s doing it overseas.
The same week the Tribune deal closed, Zell’s Equity International invested […]
Sam Zell in the New Yorker
In my quest to learn more about Sam Zell, I’ve come across my favorite article yet. This is a must read. It’s long, but well worth it. I guarantee you’re going to learn something here.
A few of my favorite quotes:
Zell is compact and bald, with wary eyes and a trim white beard, but his […]
Equity Residential History
I’m a big fan of Sam Zell. I recently came across a nice history of Equity Residential, one of Zell’s companies. The history was written in 2002, but it still gives a really good brief history of Zell and the company. You’ll see that what Zell is famous for is buying distressed properties and buying […]
Read More..>>Zell’s Angels
There’s a really great article from this past weekend on OpinionJournal.com. I’m a big fan of Sam Zell and have really enjoyed learning more about his investing. If you’re interested in him, you’ll enjoy this. A few quotes:
“An adequate description of me would certainly be a professional opportunist,” he smiles, “I’ve always had my […]
