KKR Makes Push Into Real Estate

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., one of the original buyout shops, has long resisted getting into real estate. But after years of watching rivals invest billions of dollars in property, KKR finally is making its own big push. The firm’s $196 million acquisition last week of a Chicago-area shopping mall kicked off what is expected …

For Some, ‘Frustration’ Over Mortgage Settlement

Earlier this month, a judge approved a settlement between five major banks and nearly all of the state attorneys general. The banks admitted to taking shortcuts — or “robo-signing” documents — as they pushed through some foreclosures.Most of the $25 billion settlement is supposed to go toward reducing mortgage payments for some troubled homeowners. But …