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Silver Anniversary Issue
CPE celebrates its 25th anniversary with forecasts on what’s ahead for the industry and a look back at important historical moments, including some special features!
Alexandria Signs 187 KSF of Life-Science Office Leases Near Boston
Metropolitan Boston continues to bustle and Alexandria Real Estate Equities is profiting from the activity, having just closed six leases totaling approximately 187,000 square feet at its Alexandria Park at 128 complex in suburban Boston’s Route 128 submarket.
Parkway Sees $200M Equity Investment, Purchases 972 KSF Charlotte Office Tower for $250M
Aided by a $200 million equity investment from private investment firm TPG, Parkway Properties completed its purchase of Hearst Tower, a 46-story, 972,000-square-foot office tower in downtown Charlotte, N.C., for $250 million.
CNL Healthcare Trust JVs with Sunrise Senior Living on Seven-Property, $226M Agreement
CNL Healthcare Trust has signed an agreement with Sunrise Senior Living to enter into a joint venture that will change ownership of seven communities valued at approximately $226 million. Under the agreement, CNL will own 55 percent of the JV, with Sunrise retaining the remaining interest.
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.
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.
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.
Kilroy Makes $145M Move on Two Seattle Office Properties, Preps for $186M More
Kilroy Realty Corp. continues expanding up the West Coast, adding two Seattle-area office properties for $145 million and getting ready to close on the 24-story Skyline Tower in downtown Bellevue, Wash., for $186 million.
Economy Watch: CoreLogic Says Home Prices Inching Up; Spain Loses Access to Capital Markets
U.S. home prices, including distressed sales, increased by 1.1 percent on a year-over-year basis in April. The non-manufacturing index rose slightly in May from April, remaining in positive, expanding territory. And Spain’s budget minister reported that the country has lost access to capital markets because the costs of borrowing are too high.