Keith Loria
Technology Key to Success in M-F Sector
The multi-family housing sector has launched into an upward trajectory that seems to know no bounds, according to industry experts, with apartment transactions reaching $22.1 billion in the third quarter of 2013.
MetLife, Norges Bank Create JV to Invest in U.S. CRE Market
MetLife and Norges Bank Investment Management have teamed on a joint venture to invest collectively in Class A office properties in key U.S. markets, making its initial investment in One Financial Center in Boston.
Heitman Buys 866 KSF Regional Power Center in Bay Area
In what could be the largest retail property sale in the Bay Area in 2013 in terms of size, Heitman acquired Pacific Commons Shopping Center, an 80-acre outdoor mall in Fremont, Calif., from an affiliate of Catellus Development Corp., a TPG Real Estate investment.
IREM Launches 3-Part Sustainability Program
The Institute of Real Estate Management launched IREM Sustainability, a new program open to the industry at large to help property managers and other practitioners strive for efficient buildings, enhance financial performance, increase property values and make a positive environmental impact.
Essex Property Enters into Exclusive Negotiations with BRE
Essex Property Trust has made a non-binding proposal to acquire BRE Properties in a negotiated strategic business combination in which each outstanding share of BRE common stock would be exchanged for 0.2971 shares of Essex common stock and $12.33 in cash.
Campus Advantage Acquires 850-Bed Student Housing Community in Kennesaw, Ga.
Campus Advantage has purchased West 22, a 245-unit, 850-bed student housing community serving Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga., from a joint venture between South City Partners and The Carlyle Group.
Holiday Season’s Effects on Capital Markets
The holiday season is always an interesting time for institutional investors in retail, and after a year that’s started to see a slight increase in the market from a capital markets perspective, the most common theme appears to be, “Invest in the top 20 markets in the country to limit downside and to provide an exit strategy.”
Kite Acquires 10-Property Multi-State Retail Portfolio for $307M
Kite Realty Group has acquired a 10-property, 2.1 million-square-foot retail portfolio from a New York-based real estate private equity firm for $307 million.
Witkoff, Jynwell Close on NYC’s Park Lane Hotel for $660M
An investment consortium led by The Witkoff Group and majority backer Jynwel Capital has acquired the Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New York City for $660 million from the Leona and Harry Helmsley Charitable Trust.
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management Achieves LEED V4 Certification in DC Office Building
The 224,000-square-foot 1800 K St. office building, owned by Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management, managed by Transwestern, is the first building in the world to earn certification through the new, more stringent LEED v4 Operations and Maintenance: Existing Building rating system.