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Simon Proposal: Additional $2.1B in Capital

Simon Property Group has upped the ante on its April 14th proposal to buy bankrupt retail owner General Growth Properties. The company said on Thursday that in addition to its investment of $2.5 billion at the same per share price as the reorganization plan sponsored by Brookfield Asset management, it has received a $2.1 billion commitment from Paulson & Co., ING Clarion Real Estate Securities, Oak Hill Advisors, RREEF and Taconic Capital Advisors.

Deloitte: REITs the New Infrastructure Investment Opportunity

According to a new report from Deloitte, REITs could offer a potential avenue for infrastructure investment.

Simon Offers $2.5B to Match Brookfield Bid for General Growth

In a continuation of the bidding war for bankrupt retail REIT General Growth Properties, Simon Property Group, Inc. on Thursday sent a letter offering to invest $2.5 billion in a General Growth reorganization at the same per share price as the reorganization plan proposed by Brookfield Asset Management.

Former Legg Mason Tower in Baltimore Gets New 94,200-SF Tenant

Law firm Ober|Kaler has just committed to 94,000 square feet at Legg Mason’s onetime home at 100 Light Street, soaking up a noteworthy chunk of the available space at the 520,000-square-foot, Class A office tower.

Yet Another Acquisition: Healthcare Trust Makes $40M Deal

Healthcare Trust of America is continuing its medical office building spending spree.

Fitch: Improved Liquidity May Have U.S. Equity Reits Shifting to Offense

According to a special report by Fitch Ratings, the liquidity picture is brightening for U.S. equity REITs.

Inland Western Gets $449M in Secured Loans, Extensions

Inland Western Real Estate Trust said Tuesday that it has obtained mortgages payable proceeds of $394.7 million and closed on $54.7 million in multi-year loan extensions.

Behringer Harvard Gets $150M Credit Line

Behringer Harvard said on Wednesday that it has closed a $150 million Freddie Mac credit facility for Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT I, Inc.

Healthcare Trust Snaps Up $45M MOB Portfolio

Healthcare Trust of America has just laid down $45 million for a five-building, 260,500 square-foot medical office portfolio in Evansville and Newburgh, Inc.,

KBS REIT Buys Three Buildings Totaling 283,559 SF

KBS REIT II has added three Class A industrial/flex space buildings totaling 283,559 square feet to its portfolio. All three buildings are located at the Plano Business Park in Plano, Tex., 19 miles north of downtown Dallas.