Commercial RE News

Vornado, MGM Resorts in Deal

WSJ Commercial - Fri, 07/30/2010 - 18:26
A Vornado-led partnership is paying MGM Resorts about $80 million for land connected to the Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City.


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CoStar's People of Note (July 25-31)

Costar Los Angeles - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 23:02
This week's People of Note includes the following markets: Atlanta, Chicago, National, New York City, Phoenix and Portland. NATIONAL Former Brookfield Pres. Named CFO at General Growth Steven J. Douglas, the former president of Brookfield Properties...
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iStar Portfolio Fetches $1.3 Billion

Costar Los Angeles - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 20:41
Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Inc., a Denver-based REIT, acquired a portfolio of 39 office and industrial properties for $1.3 billion from iStar Financial Inc. The portfolio is 99% occupied and consists of single-tenant corporate users. Neither...
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LNR Property Gets $417 Million Infusion

WSJ Commercial - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 18:19
Commercial real-estate company LNR has secured a $417 million equity infusion to help pay off a chunk of its debt.


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For AvalonBay, Long Island Filled With Risk, Reward

WSJ Commercial - Thu, 07/29/2010 - 09:55
The region near New York City is one of the nation's toughest markets to development properties. AvalonBay is undeterred.


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Miami Tower Built for Storms

WSJ Commercial - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 08:14
A Miami-based developer is seeking to capitalize on predictions of a rougher hurricane season, which may be a marketing opportunity for him and his new tower at 1450 Brickell Ave.


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Office Developers Revive Plans

WSJ Commercial - Wed, 07/28/2010 - 05:52
With Europe's financial sector showing signs of stabilizing, developers have begun to dust off plans. A development boom, however, isn't likely anytime soon.


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JLL Promotes 3 in L.A.

Costar Los Angeles - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 23:29
Jones Lang LaSalle promoted Aaron Ahlburn, John Strauss and Troy Freeman in its Los Angeles area offices. Ahlburn (pictured, left), based in El Segundo, specializes in the research of industrial properties and analyzes economic trends in the distribution...
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Lease Up/Lease Down (July 25-31): Major NYC Deals for CBS, NFL & Healthfirst

Costar Los Angeles - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 21:40
CoStar compiles news of company expansions and relocations, as well as consolidations, closures and layoffs. Look for Lease Up and Lease Down every week, to stay updated on major corporate moves affecting commercial real estate. In this week's issue...
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It's a Low Point for High Point

WSJ Commercial - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 21:03
Vornado Realty Trust is opting to forfeit a 2 million-square-foot furniture mart in High Point, N.C., to holders of its $191 million securitized mortgage.


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Boston Properties' Profit Falls, but Beats Its View

WSJ Commercial - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 19:17
Boston Properties' second-quarter earnings fell, as did a key measure of profitability for the office-property owner, but both beat the company's guidance.


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Howie Gelbtuch Is a Mini-Donald Trump

WSJ Commercial - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 16:36
Howie Gelbtuch has amassed a grand portfolio of Manhattan real estate. He would be the next Donald Trump were it not for one detail: Most of his buildings stand less than half a foot tall.


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Japan's Toyoko Inn Targets New York

WSJ Commercial - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 16:11
Japanese no-frills hotel operator Toyoko Inn is planning to expand into the U.S. market with a 640-room tower in the New York City borough of Queens, where it plans to offer tiny rooms for rates that are among the lowest in the city.


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East London Hopes For Olympic Renewal

WSJ Commercial - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 09:39
While building is on schedule for London's 2012 Olympic Games, locals fear the broad urban renewal central to the bid could become a lesser priority.


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CoStar to Introduce the First Comprehensive Repeat Sales Index for Commercial Real Estate

Costar Los Angeles - Tue, 07/27/2010 - 02:01
CoStar announced it is launching the CoStar Commercial Repeat Sales Index (CCRSI), the first comprehensive repeat sales index for commercial real estate. The index is intended to provide consistent and timely information to help answer some of the fundamental...
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In The Pipeline: CoStar Development and Construction News for July 25-31

Costar Los Angeles - Mon, 07/26/2010 - 19:06
In this week's Pipeline, the Ak-Chin Indian Community and general contractor PENTA Building Group break ground on $20 million expansion of a Harrah’s Casino south of Phoenix; a Denver-based electrical contractor completes a new design-build $64 million...
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CoStar's Deals of Note (July 25-31)

Costar Los Angeles - Sun, 07/25/2010 - 17:19
DALLAS/FT. WORTH Capri Capital Sells 725,351-SF Office Portfolio in Dallas By Timothy Houseal Four Dallas office buildings have changed ownership as Capri Capital Partners sold 725,351 square feet at 8111-17 Preston Road and 5949 Sherry Lane to...
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CoStar's People of Note (July 18-24)

Costar Los Angeles - Thu, 07/22/2010 - 18:23
This week's People of Note includes the following markets: Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and Raleigh/Durham. ATLANTA Avison Young Acquires Hodges Management and Leasing Avison Young purchased Hodges Management and Leasing Co., an Atlanta-headquartered...
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Starwood's Profit Falls 15%

WSJ Commercial - Thu, 07/22/2010 - 03:31
Starwood Hotels reported a 15% drop in earnings on charges as the lodging company continued to see improved demand.


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Scrutiny Turns to Retirement Centers

WSJ Commercial - Wed, 07/21/2010 - 12:42
A fast-growing sector of senior housing is coming under increased scrutiny in Washington—continuing-care retirement communities.


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