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HFF Secures Financing for Hudson’s Bay Centre in Denver and Bella Springs in Colorado Springs

HFF recently announced that it has secured $21.5 million in financing for the Hudson’s Bay Centre. Working on behalf of the borrower, a 50/50 partnership between MDC Realty Advisors USA Inc. and Artis REIT, HFF placed the seven-year, 3.76 percent, fixed-rate loan with Principal Real Estate Investors. The loan proceed were used to acquire the Class A, 172,912-square-foot office building.

Starwood’s Aloft Brand Debuts in Oklahoma City

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. recently announced that its Aloft brand has arrived in Oklahoma City with the opening of the new Aloft Oklahoma City Downtown – Bricktown.

Hennepin County Medical Center Announces Plans to Expand Downtown Campus

Hennepin County Medical Center recently announced the construction of a new 322,000-square-foot clinic and specialty center. The new addition will expand its downtown Minneapolis campus and aims to meet the growing demand for outpatient and specialty services.

Bouwinvest Acquires 300 High-End Rental Apartments in Iconic Amsterdam Tower

One of the largest Dutch investment managers specializing in real estate, Bouwinvest REIM, has bought 300 high-end rental apartments within the Pontsteiger tower in Amsterdam.

Kimray’s HQ Proposal Wins Nod from OK City Planning Commission

At the end of January, oil-field equipment maker Kimray Inc. announced its intentions to relocate its Oklahoma City headquarters. The company had announced its intention to move to a 136-acre property on the northwest corner of Eastern Avenue and Britton Road.

HOK-Designed Clark and Grand Hotel Complex Achieves LEED-NC Silver Certification

HOK recently announced that The Clark and Grand Hotel Complex has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) Design for New Construction (NC) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Northstar Commercial Partners Acquires Former Aurora Medical Pavilion

Northstar Commercial Partners recently announced the acquisition of a four-story building, formerly known as the Aurora Medical Pavilion.

International: Places for People, Barratt Homes JV to Create 2,000 New Homes in England

Places for People has entered into a new joint venture with Barratt Homes that will create 2,000 new homes at its Brooklands development in Milton Keynes, England.

K-MAC Holdings Corp. Acquires 21 Taco Bell Restaurants in Oklahoma City Market

Fort Smith, Arkansas-based K-MAC Holdings Corp. recently announced it has closed on the acquisition of 21 Taco Bell restaurants in the Oklahoma City market. The restaurants were acquired from Ricksim Inc., a franchise that operates Taco Bell restaurants in the Oklahoman market. Ricksim was advised in the deal by MarshallMorgan LLC.

Aimbridge Hospitality Awarded Management Contract for Embassy Suites Bloomington Hotel

Aimbridge Hospitality recently announced it has been awarded the management contract for the Embassy Suites Bloomington Hotel – a Hilton Family Hotel.