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CoStar: No Rose-Colored Glasses Just Yet
According to CoStar’s Q1 State of the U.S. Retail Market, things are still tenous out there. The information, analytics and research firm’s April 29 event looked at availability, vacancy, construction starts and transaction volume – and found that difficulty still provides friction against forward motion.
Eyeing the Global CRE Market, Macquarie CNL Commences $1.5B First Public Offering
For the last year, a bevy of new investment vehicles have been popping up in hopes of capitalizing on what is now a buyers’ market in commercial real estate, and Macquarie CNL Global Income Trust Inc. is among the latest.
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.