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What Does Moody’s REIT Rating Methodology Tell Us?
By Philip Kibel, Moody’s Investors Service:
Moody’s REIT and Other Commercial Real Estate Firms Rating Methodology Grid encompasses the key factors that drive our ratings. Moody’s analysts use this grid as a starting point to evaluate the creditworthiness of a REIT or real estate operating company.
Pinnacle Entertainment Expands Plans–and Price–for $357M Baton Rouge Casino
According to Pinnacle, the increase in size and amenities is just what the region’s residents ordered.
First Financial Reaches Agreement with Regulators
The real estate lender agreed to maintain or exceed regulatory capital levels at 10 percent tier one leverage ratio and 12 percent total risk-based ratio, which it already exceeds thanks to its board of directors’ Sept. 15 directive that a portion of the company’s capital be contributed to the bank. It must also take other measures to improve its financial performance.
CPE Radio: Jana Turner on Best Practices for Hiring and Retention Today
JT Solutions founder and principal/partner in Real Estate Talent Solutions Jana Turner talks to CPE about the best methods for getting top talent.
Ventas Subsidiary to Start Construction on 250,000-SF MOB in Baton Rouge
The entire campus, including the medical office building, will be owned by Woman’s Hospital.
ADT Stays Put in Boca Raton with New 171,500-SF Headquarters Office Lease
With ADT’s signing of a long-term lease with Boca Yamato, the world’s largest provider of commercial and residential security services has paved the way for an expansion and relocation from its current digs at One Town Center Road.
America’s Top Commercial Real Estate Companies
Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News are introducing a groundbreaking new index that will allow you to rank your company against other industry firms, evaluating companies across sectors, business areas and geographic regions. To participate, complete the survey at https://polldaddy.com/s/E9AA0879F14B767F by Oct. 22.
Boston Properties to Buy Suburban Boston’s 1M-SF Bay Colony Corporate Center for a Song
The REIT entered into an agreement to purchase the premier office property for a sum that, when compared to the $366 million Bay Colony fetched in 2007, can be described as pocket change.
Economy Watch: Wal-Mart Seeks South African Expansion
The retail giant wants to buy South African-based Massmart Holdings, a retail leader in that country, and has offered $4.6 billion for that purpose.