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International: TIAA-CREF Expands into Sweden

TIAA Henderson Real Estate has set foot in the Nordic region.

Simon Proposes to Macerich, But is the Ring Big Enough?

Simon Property Group’s proposed $22 billion acquisition of The Macerich Co. is producing the usual commotion that follows a multi-billion buyout offer: criticism, congratulations, speculation and the like.

Blackstone to Buy Willis Tower?

It’s still early in the year, but maybe Blackstone Group’s global head of real estate, Jonathan Gray, should be thinking about clearing space on his shelf for another award or two.

ARC Global Seeks NYSE Listing, Names New Board Chair

American Realty Capital Global Trust Inc.’s stock will be up for grabs soon.

E.Con Special Report: 7 Key Drivers for E-Commerce

Erica Rascon, Contributing Writer Accessibility on several counts tops the list of secrets to success in e-commerce. That was the determination of a session on e-commerce site and building selection at NAIOP’s second annual E.Con e-commerce conference, held late last week in Atlanta. Moderator K.C. Conway, senior vice president of credit risk management at SunTrust Bank, led the spirited discussion among attendees and panelists Scott Belfer, senior vice president at CBRE Inc.; Amy Gerber, executive vice president with JLL; Michael Mullis, senior vice president of real estate for J.M. Mullis Inc.; and Hugh Williams, principal with Avison Young. The top…

Simon Offers to Buy Macerich for $91 P/Share

It is a rumor no longer. Simon Property Group has reached out to The Macerich Co. via snail mail confirming that it would like to buy the retail REIT’s outstanding stock for $91 per share in cash and Simon shares.

PM Realty JV to Build Tall in Downtown Denver

PM Realty and National Real Estate Advisors have decided to add something a little different to Denver’s sizable multi-family pipeline.

iGlobal Forum Special Report: Secondary Markets, Prime Opportunities

How do you pick a secondary market? An expert panel offered answers to that pressing question at iGlobal Forum’s annual Real Estate Private Equity Summit.

International: Qatar Shops in Milan

Qatar Investment Authority has completed the purchase of a major development in the Italian city of Milan.