Investment
Clarion Grabs 187 KSF Washington State Retail Center
Capitalizing on what will likely be a strong year for retail, Clarion Partners has acquired a 187,000-square-foot shopping center in Covington, Wash., for $31 million.
Omninet Capital Completes Purchase of 285 KSF L.A. Office Park
Omninet Capital has closed on the purchase of Commerce Office Park, a 285,368-square-foot institutional-quality office campus at South Eastern and East Slauson avenues in Commerce, Calif.
ULI: Emerging Trends in Europe Bearish for '12
“Debt” is going to be the name of the game for the European real estate markets in 2012, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2012, the industry forecast published by PwC and the Urban Land Institute.
Morgan Group Refis Five Multi-Family Properties for $146M
The Morgan Group, a company focused on development, construction and property management of luxury multi-family properties, has arranged financing of $146 million on behalf of its affiliated investment partnerships.
Hines, DLF Ltd. Begin Construction on 800 KSF Office Space in New Delhi
Capitalizing on the increased need for both office and retail space, Hines has partnered with DLF Ltd. to begin construction on One Horizon Center, which will be located southwest of New Delhi in Gurgaon.
Marriott Buys NYC's Clock Tower for $165M, Plans New Luxury Hotel Brand
After acquiring New York City’s Clock Tower building at 5 Madison Ave. in 2007 for $200 million, Africa Israel USA has sold the property to Marriott International for $165 million.
Deutsche Bank's NYC HQ Gets Record-Setting Solar Array
Deutsche Bank’s Americas headquarters is about to get a little greener, as the investment firm has just completed the installation of a 122.4 kW solar photovoltaic array on the roof of its New York City office.
CBRE: Global Outlook for CRE Remains Cloudy in '12
According to a year-end report by CBRE Group, the safest real estate assets –- prime properties in prime locations -– saw the lion’s share of the activity in 2011, but it may be difficult to continue that same level of activity in the new year.
NorthMarq Restructures, Promotes Two to President Role
NorthMarq Capital has kicked off 2012 with some major changes at the top, as the firm has named Jeff Weidell and William Ross, who had held the respective positions of managing director and executive vice president, as presidents of the company.
American Campus Communities Takes $208M in Student Housing
American Campus Communities Inc. has just expanded its portfolio by nearly 2,000 beds with the acquisition of 26 West Apartments in Austin and the purchase of a controlling stake in The Varsity in College Park, Md., for a total of $208 million.