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CRE opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa

September 30, 2011

Even through the turmoil of recent events in the Middle East and parts of North Africa has caused some instability, commercial real estate opportunities rose in those regions

GGP and CPPIB partner up for two St. Louis malls

September 30, 2011

General Growth Properties and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board announced a partnership to acquire Plaza Frontenac and jointly own the Saint Louis Galleria. Both properties are major malls in the Saint Louis metropolitan area.

Savanna acquires 31 Penn Plaza for $130M

September 30, 2011

Savanna, a real estate private equity firm based in New York, acquired 31 Penn Plaza in Manhattan for just over $130 million and intends to spend approximately $26 million on renovations.

Technology job growth driving improved CRE demand

September 30, 2011

The high tech industry job growth rate has increased four times faster than the national average since February 2010.

Real estate investment capital falls 4 percent

September 30, 2011

DTZ Research revealed statistics that show an overall decrease in capital for real estate investments.

45-story Chicago office tower acquired for $217.5 million

September 30, 2011

Tishman Speyer Properties has sold a 45-story office property in downtown Chicago to Multi-Employer Property Trust for $217.5 million.

MetLife closes $550 million worth of loans

September 30, 2011

MetLife announced that it closed a $300 million loan for Bank of America Center in San Francisco and a $250 million loan for Washington Square Building in Washington, D.C.

Foreign investors make up nearly half of Australia's CRE sales

September 30, 2011

Foreign investments in the Australian commercial real estate market have reached a level the country hasn't seen since the 1990s, according to CB Richard Ellis.

Blackstone sells Hong Kong investment amid economic turmoil

September 29, 2011

Blackstone Group is selling its stake in Shanghai's Channel 1 shopping center for $229 million to Hong Kong's New World Development, The Economic Times reports.

Blackstone acquires 36 shopping centers for $473.1M

September 29, 2011

The Blackstone Group will buy 36 United States shopping centers from Equity One for $473.1 million. Equity announced the sale on September 26.

Office properties in UK sustain demand

September 29, 2011

For Britain, 2008 was an extremely rough year, as commercial real estate prices dropped 44 percent primarily due to the United States subprime mortgage crisis, Interactive Investor reports.

Hotels helping drive improving Dubai market

September 28, 2011

Hotels in Dubai, United Arab Emirates have consistently proven to be the most valuable assets to the city's real estate market because of the influx of tourism and high occupancy rate, based on a study by Jones La LaSalle.

Parkway Properties to sell Chicago office property for $150.6M

September 28, 2011

Parkway Properties announced the upcoming sale of 111 East Wacker Drive in Chicago, Illinois for $150.6 million.

$1.5B, 45-story Midtown NY skyscraper taking bids

September 27, 2011

Major real estate agencies recently made bids for a 45-story commercial retail property in Midtown, New York.

Saul Centers acquires three Maryland-area shopping centers for $168.5M

September 27, 2011

Equity Real Investment Trust Saul Centers announced the purchase of three shopping centers in metropolitan Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Billionaire and real estate guru weighs in on CRE opportunities

September 26, 2011

Sam Zell, a billionaire and chairman of Chicago-based Equity International, stated at a press conference that the commercial real estate market could experience a lull over the next few years.

Commercial sales stagger during July and August

September 26, 2011

During the first half of 2011, U.S. commercial property sales skyrocketed and were being acquired at a rate 107 percent higher than the same period last year.

Commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding rises in second quarter

September 23, 2011

A new report shows that commercial and multifamily borrowing increased for the first time in nearly two years.

Debt crisis hinders European commercial property growth

September 23, 2011

European lenders are holding back from investing in commercial property loans, forcing investors to look for other methods of financing, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Commercial property prices increase, possible Greek default spells problems

September 23, 2011

Moody's Investor's Service reports that for the third consecutive month, U.S. commercial real estate prices rose due to a jump in the sales of smaller properties.

UK shopping center real estate at a standstill

September 22, 2011

Demand for shopping center developments of the United Kingdom is projected to weaken, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

CommonWealth REIT sells 1.3M sq. ft. for $167M

September 22, 2011

CommonWealth REIT announced its plans to sell 13 suburban commercial properties for $167 million.

ARC Healthcare acquires $60.9M portfolio

September 22, 2011

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. announced the acquisition of three properties for $60.9 million from healthcare facilities. The acquisitions increase ARC Healthcare's portfolio to $68.9 million.

Lloyds selling off commercial loans

September 21, 2011

The partially nationalized British bank Lloyds is looking to sell a number of commercial real estate loans.

American Spectrum sells California property for $56.5 million

September 21, 2011

American Spectrum Realty. a Houston-based real estate investment agency, has sold 7700 Irvine Center, also named The Yardhouse Building, for $56.5 million.

Canadian suburban real estate market growing in demand

September 21, 2011

According Cushman & Wakefield, suburban commercial real estate demand has increased within major Canadian markets.

PKP S.A. to sell off 17,000 square meters of property

September 20, 2011

The Polish State Railways announced three plots are now up for sale in the center of Warsaw, Poland, Cushman & Wakefield reports.

Commercial real estate market gets reality check

September 20, 2011

Although the second quarter of 2011 showed an increase in commercial real estate sales, the activity since July has stagnated. What was initially thought of as a rebound year, may be slowly leveling off, The Economic Times reports.

REIT acquires 29 Canadian shopping centers for $114.9M CAD

September 20, 2011

Homburg Canada Real Estate Investment Trust announced an agreement to attain a 100 percent interest of 29 neighborhood shopping centers, of which 24 are leased by Jean Couto Group.

Boston building sold for $366M

September 19, 2011

AREA Property Partners has announced the sale of 33 Arch Street in Boston, Massachusetts to TIAA-CREF for $366 million.

Rise in industrial property sales indicates economic growth

September 16, 2011

The greater number of industrial real estate sales over the past year may be an indication of economic recovery in the United States, The New York Times reports.

Multifamily purchases catching on in Ireland

September 16, 2011

The international real estate market is still reeling from global economic stagnancy, but this allows agencies to make low-risk, high-reward investments.

$100M entertainment complex proposed by Orlando Magic

September 15, 2011

The National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic announced its plans to build a $100 million complex in downtown Orlando, the Orlando Business Journal reports.

Vancouver multifamily real estate in high demand

September 14, 2011

Recent statistics from Vancouver, British Columbia show that multifamily real estate investments are on the rise, according to Avison Young.

Brookfield Office acquires Three Bethesda Metro Center for $150.1M

September 14, 2011

The Meridian Group has sold Three Bethesda Metro Center to Brookfield Office Properties for $150.1 million.

Three First National Plaza acquired for $349.3M

September 14, 2011

Korean Teachers Credit Union, The Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives and Gaw Capital Partners have purchased Three First National Plaza on 70 West Madison in Chicago, Illinois for approximately $349.3 million.

CRE in Asia Pacific continues to attract investors

September 13, 2011

Based on increasing demand, DTZ's Asia Pacific value index rose from 65 in the first quarter of 2011 to 70 in the second quarter, DTZ reports.

European commercial real estate prices rise

September 13, 2011

During the second quarter of 2011, top-level office rents rose in Europe, in what may be an immediate sign of economic revival.

Allianz commits $395 million to Frankfurt mall

September 13, 2011

The largest insurance firm in Europe, Allianz, bought 80 percent of Skyline Plaza's mall in Frankfurt, Germany.

$390 million office building sold in Chicago

September 12, 2011

On behalf of 600 West Chicago Associates LLC., Holliday Fenoglio Fowler announced the sale of 600 West Chicago of Chicago, Illinois.

Atlanta multifamily market picking up

September 12, 2011

Two multifamily properties were recently sold in Atlanta, Georgia, which may be a sign of progress in a down market, GlobeSt reports.

One World Trade Center closes in on 2013 opening

September 09, 2011

Ten years after the events of 9/11, the building of a new World Trade Center will assuredly create a mass of interest among businesses looking to expand their commercial real estate footprint, The Street reports.

$550M Interlink near completion on Hong Kong shore

September 09, 2011

The Goodman Group recently hosted a topping-out ceremony to celebrate Interlink, a warehouse and export development center in the Tsing Yi port district in Hong Kong.

China HGS expands Mingzhu project

September 08, 2011

China HGS Real Estate has announced its intentions to construct a major residential real estate property in Southern China in continuation of its Mingzhu Beiyuan Project.

Manhattan development by Hines moves forward

September 08, 2011

The economic rollercoaster over the past couple years made it unlikely that the real estate firm Hines could follow through on a high-rise office building near Bryant Park in New York City, The New York Times Reports.

The top three most expensive business locations in North America

September 08, 2011

Even though location may be everything in real estate, today's economy has businesses searching for ways to cut costs and prevent layoffs.

Washington real estate firm sells $235M portfolio

September 07, 2011

Washington Real Estate Investment Trust recently made three commercial property sales worth more than $235 million to AREA property partners and the Adler Group.

9/11 has increased work-from-home rate, reduced skyscraper demand

September 06, 2011

Ten years removed from the events of 9/11, workplaces across the country are still feeling the effects, according to a study by CoreNet Global.

Multifamily rents in Dubai moderating

September 06, 2011

A recent report finds multifamily rents in Dubai are beginning to show some stability as the rate of rent declines has begun to slow.

Prime global retail rents show strength

September 06, 2011

While the current global economic situation has had an impact on the commercial real estate market as a whole, a new report says prime retail locations are continuing to see strong demand.

Commercial real estate policy shift in France

September 02, 2011

An update to French property tax rules is making the outlook of the market increasingly favorable, PropertyWire reports. However, it doesn't come without some critiques.

Up to 700M SF of commercial floorspace to undergo energy efficiency overhaul by 2018

September 02, 2011

Due to a large number of lease renewals anticipated to come to the market in the next five years, landlords left with vacant space would be advised to take the opportunity to improve the energy performance of their property.

Demand for distressed properties grows in Q2

September 01, 2011

Analysts say investor demand for distressed commercial properties increased sharply during the second quarter of the year.