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INTERNATIONAL: Asian Investors Unveil Mixed-Use Development Projects in Brisbane
Heeton Holdings Limited, Lian Beng Group Ltd. and KSH Holdings Ltd. have announced plans for the construction of an approximately $139 million development.
Economy Watch: Fed’s July Meeting Minutes; Architects are Busier
The Fed released the minutes of its July 29-30 meeting; and the American Institute of Architects reported indices pertaining to demand for design services.
INTERNATIONAL: Singapore Hotel Operator Buys Site in the Center of London
Singapore-based hospitality company UOL Group has selected Heron Plaza as its inaugural project in the city of London.
AUGUST ISSUE: LIHTC Development Opportunities
Land Rush: Despite tough competition, LIHTC developers are finding sites in major markets.
SPECIAL REPORT: PREI Raises Concerns: RE Valuations Could be Based on QE Worldwide
Prudential Real Estate Investors said that commercial real estate prices are on the rise worldwide as economies rebound internationally, but expressed concern that loose monetary policy could be driving property valuations, in its June 2014 Global Outlook.
Sabal Financial Steps in for Small Loans
Commercial property financing of $1 million to $5 million, especially in secondary and tertiary locations, is in short supply as smaller community, local and regional banks disappear from the marketplace, suggests R. Patterson Jackson, CEO of Sabal Financial.
Robert Wrzosek: Centerline to Expand Range of Financing Products
MHN/CPE spoke to Robert Wrzosek, president, Mortgage Banking, of Centerline Capital Group, regarding what’s ahead for Centerline.
Hugh Frater: Fair Chance No Mandates on Fannie/Freddie This Year
Hugh Frater, CEO of Berkadia, shares his insights with Multi-Housing News/Commercial Property Executive regarding the commercial property financing market.
Net Lease Purchase Contracts Tilt Toward Sellers
Purchase-sales agreements “are fairly favorable to sellers” in the current net lease market market, observed attorney Steven Lurie, partner at the law firm of Greenberg, Glusker.