Nicholas Ziegler
Skanska Nabs $60M Renovation Contract in Pennsylvania
Skanska USA has reached an agreement on the Spring House research complex in Montgomery County, Pa., securing a $60 million contract from Janssen Research & Development L.L.C. to provide construction-management services.
Oak Grove Originates Fannie-Sponsored Financing Deal for Florida Apartment Portfolio
Oak Grove Capital has orchestrated financing for a three-property affordable housing portfolio in Southern Florida — owned by Banyan Realty — for $46.2 million through Fannie Mae’s Structured ARM product.
The End of Big Box? Sears/Kmart Sites Face Mixed Futures
On the heels of Sears’ announcement that it will shutter between 100 and 120 stores, CRE industry experts wonder if locations larger than 100,000 square feet could be on the chopping block.
Economy Watch: Retail Sales See Christmas Boost
The unofficial numbers indicate that, on the whole, retailers did well this holiday. An AP survey of economists show that most think 2012 will be better than 2011, but only slightly. Yields on six-month Italian debt dropped to 3.2 percent.
REITs Versus Real Estate Private Equity Funds: Who Wins?
Earlier this year, Ernst & Young held a workshop in London and debated the pros and cons of private equity versus REITs, and the results were surprisingly split.
Tips For a Successful Tenant Improvement Project
By Randolph Mason, Senior Vice President & Partner, Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services
Completing improvements to a space can be a rewarding project, but there are some serious points to consider.
Net-Basis Elections Can Reduce Tax Burden of Foreign Investments in U.S. Property
By Cindy Spetalnick, Principal, Gumbiner Savett Inc.
Foreign corporations and other non-residents who invest in U.S. real property may benefit from the net-basis elections afforded by the IRS.
Floating on Water Isn't Easy
By Marcelo Bermúdez, President of Figueroa Capital Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Charles Dunn Company
Early next year, it’s worth determining if you should stay the course or to see if long-term fixed rates should be a play.
A Look Back at 2011
The year reached a high point in the heady days of summer, but flattened as the weather turned colder. Take a look back at the year in CPE‘s capital markets coverage.