**Cities**

Houston Office Buildings Snag New Owners, Tenants

By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
The former Hewlett-Packard Co.’s office buildings in Northwest Houston have recently been acquired by a joint venture of Trammell Crow Co. and Principal Real Estate Advisors. The two 10-story buildings, located at 20555 State Highway 249, […]

Boston Herald HQs to Be Replaced by Mixed-Use Complex

By Veronica Grecu, Associate Editor
Boston Herald owner Patrick Purcell and Newton-based National Development have put together a plan to convert the newspaper’s headquarters and printing plant into a vibrant mixed-use development that would enliven a dull part of the city […]

North American Properties Follows Atlantic Town Center Investment with Rebuilding Plans for Mixed-Use Alpharetta Project

By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
After the successful acquisition of Atlantic Town Center in December, for which North American Properties formed a joint venture with CB Richard Ellis Investors, NAP is strengthening its strategy of identifying and investing in Atlanta ‘blue […]

Manufacturing Sector Salutes New Investors Electrolux, City Brewing LLC

By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Several new development and expansion projects have been announced for the Mid-South, allowing the manufacturing industry in the area to have a chance at recovery after a three-year dark period, from April 2008 to April 2011, […]

Legal Dispute Over O.C. Fairgrounds Stalls Sale; Kennedy Wilson Buys Office Properties

By Alex Girda, Associate Editor
If Southern California seemed like it was lacking a good legal drama, the real estate sector stepped up to the plate recently with the state appeals court’s ruling on the sale process for the Orange County […]

Thomas Properties Group Sells Office Space in Research Park Plaza

By Camelia Bulea, Associate Editor
In 2007 Thomas Properties Group purchased Research Park Plaza from Blackstone Real Estate Advisors as part of a $1.15 billion bulk aquisition, Thomas’ largest acquisition ever, as well as the largest commercial real estate deal in […]

New Medical Facilities to Open in DFW Metroplex

By Georgiana Mihaila, Associate Editor
On Wednesday, June 22, the Metrolex’s Southlake submarket will become home to a new medical complex. The $21 million Southlake Specialty Care Center is designed to offer outpatient pediatric specialties, lab services and physical rehabilitation.
The 34,000-square-foot […]

Mitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems and GrowGreen Power Commit to Hiring

By Amalia Otet, Associate Editor
Charlotte is more appealing than ever to investors inside and outside the US. It boasts some of the best performing markets, a talented workforce and eager consumers, not to mention an under-valued real estate market.
Home to […]

Chicago Cubs Select Phoenix for Spring Training Facility; Gray Development Plans Luxury Apartments

By Alex Girda, Associate Editor
It’s been an average week for Phoenix real estate news, as there was no major development news or massive deal discussed in the press dedicated to the sector, but that doesn’t mean that there wasn’t anything […]

South Lake Union Targeted in Historic Redevelopment, Green Technology

By Alex Girda, Associate Editor
Seattle heavyweight Vulcan Inc. continues to lead the market in advancements, this time heading the green charge. The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that Vulcan will install 24 electric-vehicle charging stations throughout the developer’s South Lake Union urban […]