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properties

Two Office REITs Post Higher Earnings

February 1, 2012

Boston Properties Inc. and SL Green Realty Corp. reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, a sign that the nation’s largest office landlords have been able to boost revenue despite tepid job growth.

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General Growth Starts Year With Gamble

January 4, 2012

After a tumultuous first year as chief executive of General Growth Properties, Sandeep Mathrani is about to make perhaps his boldest move yet: The shopping-mall owner is set to spin off 30 of its weaker malls.

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Blackstone Doubles Down on Real Estate

November 21, 2011

Blackstone is set to buy 16 office buildings in a deal that would value the properties at about $800 million, cementing the group’s status as one of the most aggressive buyers of commercial real estate.

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From Hotel Owner to the Hired Help

October 27, 2011

Hundreds of hotel and motel owners are fighting foreclosure, while others have lost their properties to lenders as a commercial real-estate slowdown has swept through the roadside lodging business in the U.S.

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Taubman to Buy Two Malls

October 5, 2011

Taubman Centers agreed to purchase two shopping centers from closely held Davis Street Properties in a deal valued at $560 million.

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Hong Kong Residential Site Sold for $400 Million

September 6, 2011

The Hong Kong government sold a residential site in the New Territories to blue-chip developer Sun Hung Kai Properties for $400 million in a land auction Tuesday.

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A Mall By Any Other Name…

August 10, 2011

Mall owner General Growth Properties chose a perplexing name last week for its planned spinoff of 30 low-quality malls: Rouse Properties Inc.

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Hang Lung Profit Drops 75% As Housing Slows

July 29, 2011

Property developer Hang Lung Properties reported a 75% drop in fiscal-year profit as it refrained from launching completed residential projects in Hong Kong while the government moved to contain surging home prices.

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Colonial Properties Makes Deal for Apartments

July 27, 2011

Colonial Properties Trust said it has agreed to sell as many as 5,700 apartments for $338 million.

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Host Hotels Sues Brokerage Firm

June 6, 2011

Host Hotels is suing Molinaro Koger, alleging that the real-estate brokerage, which it hired to sell some of its hotels, set up front companies to flip the properties for its own profit.

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Bank of America redefines ARMS LENGTH to include DUAL … — Industry …

June 5, 2011

Now I know what you are thinking, Bank of America cannot possibly be that stupid or that insane? This would be a blatant disregard for real estate law. I would tend to agree with you, I suspect that this is. … Commercial Real Estate & Multi-Family Loans – Both Debt & Equity – California & Nationwide. Retail – Office – Industrial – Hotels – Multi-Family – Student Housing – Single Tenant SBA Loans. Distressed REO Properties – Whole Loans …

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Updated: Cassidy Turley Bolsters Southeast Presence With Carter …

June 1, 2011

Cassidy Turley announced its intention to acquire the brokerage and property management operations of Atlanta-based commercial real estate services firm Carter, a move that would gain it a significant foothold in the Atlanta and Central … Commercial Real Estate & Multi-Family Loans – Both Debt & Equity – California & Nationwide. Retail – Office – Industrial – Hotels – Multi-Family – Student Housing – Single Tenant SBA Loans . Distressed REO Properties – Whole Loans … Continue Reading: Updated: Cassidy Turley Bolsters Southeast Presence With Carter …

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Morgans Hotel Group Sells Two for $140M — Industry Partners

June 1, 2011

Commercial Real Estate & Multi-Family Loans – Both Debt & Equity – California & Nationwide. Retail – Office – Industrial – Hotels – Multi-Family – Student Housing – Single Tenant SBA Loans . Distressed REO Properties – Whole Loans … More: Morgans Hotel Group Sells Two for $140M — Industry Partners

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Government Properties Income Trust Acquires 305 E 46th for $114M

June 1, 2011

Costar… Government Properties Income Trust acquired 305 E. 46th Street in New York City from Extell Development Company for $114 million, or approximately $742 per square foot. The 16-story, 153,689-square-foot office building was built in 1928 and is located between First and Second Ave. in the United Nations submarket. The building currently houses the United Nations in a lease through 2018. James Gross of Williamson, Picket, Gross, Inc. represented… Go here to see the original: Government Properties Income Trust Acquires 305 E 46th for $114M Find our Weekly Commercial Real Estate, Private Equity and Fund Newsletters at www.WeeklyBrief.net

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The Depressing State of Housing — Industry Partners

June 1, 2011

Commercial Real Estate & Multi-Family Loans – Both Debt & Equity – California & Nationwide. Retail – Office – Industrial – Hotels – Multi-Family – Student Housing – Single Tenant SBA Loans . Distressed REO Properties – Whole Loans … See more here: The Depressing State of Housing — Industry Partners

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Remittances Fuel Philippines Property Boom

May 23, 2011

With rising inflation and the potential of a real-estate bubble in the Philippines, can the recent growth last? Century Properties’ Robbie Antonio thinks so.

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Landlords Profit From Bigger Cities

May 4, 2011

The nation’s biggest office landlords posted higher-than-expected profits in the first quarter, benefiting from the heavy concentration of their properties in relatively healthy cities like New York and Washington.

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One Expensive Bankruptcy Case

May 3, 2011

An old adage says it is expensive to go broke. It sure was for mall owner General Growth Properties, which has been presented with a bill for $229.2 million in fees and $6.5 million in reimbursements.

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Good Time for Mall Shopping

April 19, 2011

It is spring selling season for U.S. mall landlords, with property giants Westfield Group, Simon Property Group and General Growth Properties marketing 40 malls across the country.

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Fannie to Sell Apartment Stake to Related

April 5, 2011

The real-estate company controlled by Stephen Ross would purchase a 25% interest in the properties valued at about $300 million.

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