Real estate, of the genre that's likely to multiply in lower Manhattan, represents a substantial investment against integrity.

This large estate represents quite a bit for him in the way of lost income, you know.

To her, real estate represents an easy way to make quick cash.

Daniel Jackling was a copper mines baron, and the estate represented his aesthetic values, wealth, and his family's needs.

Their former estate represents a commitment to ecologically sound gardening practice and responsible land stewardship.

Though real estate had represented his main investment for years, the risks became apparent in the late 1980's.

These large estates did exist, but represented only a small percentage of the plantations that once existed in the South.

These estates represented a new approach to housing provision to address criticism of the poor quality of earlier estates.

"Real estate represents something technology doesn't - and that is hard assets," he said.

The estates, Mr. MacKay said, represent not only the architectural past, but also social and cultural roots.