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Sunstone to Sell Marriott Del Mar in California for $66M
Sunstone Hotel Investors continues a portfolio repositioning strategy with an agreement to sell the Marriott Del Mar in San Diego, Calif. The lodging REIT will trade the 284-room hotel in a $66 million transaction that will include the buyer’s assumption an existing $47.2 million mortgage.
Pharma Firm Astellas Opens $150M, 446 KSF HQ Near Chicago
Hot on the heels of a large leasing agreement, MB Real Estate has helped on the construction of a $150 million headquarters for Astellas Pharma in Northbrook, Ill., a project that won the praises of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.
Digital Realty Expands into Chicago Suburbs with 575 KSF Campus
Digital Realty Trust, living up to its promise to create demand in the Midwest market, has acquired a 575,000-square-foot redevelopment project in a Chicago suburb to transform the property into a data center.
Forestar, Canyon-Johnson Partner on Luxury Austin Multi-Family Community
Forestar Group has partnered with Canyon-Johnson Urban Funds to develop Eleven, a new multi-family community at the southeast corner of East 11th St. and I-35 in Downtown Austin, Texas.
Kennedy Wilson Takes Dublin Property, Eyes European Acquisitions
Kennedy Wilson has acquired the Alliance Building, a 210-unit building in Dublin, Ireland, along with its partner Fairfax Financial. The two firms purchased the property for $50.4 million from Grant Thornton.
Adler Fund, Kawa Buy 467 KSF Portfolio in Houston
A joint venture between the Adler Real Estate Fund and Kawa Capital Management has purchased five parks in Houston totaling 16 buildings and 467,000 square feet of office, industrial and flex space.
Brentwood’s $61M Civic Upgrade Makes its Public Debut
By Alex Girda, Associate Editor In a bid to create a more vibrant image and revitalize its core, Brentwood has just wrapped a $60.8 million investment in its public buildings and spaces. Located in eastern Contra Costa County, the city of 51,000 marked the official opening of the multi-faceted project last month. A highlight is […]
The Return of Spec: Myers Crow & Saviers Begins 135 KSF Office Project in Houston’s Energy Corridor
With nary a tenant commitment on the table, Myers Crow & Saviers Ltd. prepares to kick off construction of Mason Creek Office Center, a 135,000-square-foot building in Houston’s Energy Corridor in Katy, Tex. Ground is scheduled to break on the speculative project in the third quarter.
JLL: U.S. Hotel Transaction Volume Reaches $5.1B So Far in 2012
Jones Lang LaSalle’s hotels group has found that 2012 is shaping up to be a good year for the U.S. hospitality sector, with $5.1 billion of transaction volume moving so far this year — the second-highest volume in the past four years.
MB Real Estate Inks Leasing Deal for More Than 4 MSF of Chicago Office Space
Chicago-based MB Real Estate has landed five new office-leasing contracts in its hometown, adding more than 4 million square feet of space to the company’s portfolio.