Investment
At Long Last, a Measure of Mezzanine Loans
Investors in high-yield real estate now have a way to compare their returns and performance against an industry-standard benchmark, thanks to John B. Levy & Co.’s creation of the first mezzanine loan index.
Forest City in Merger Talks
The REIT, which has been exploring options to enhance stockholder value for the last two months, has reportedly received an invitation from Equity Commonwealth to talk about a merger.
Brookfield Bids $14.8B for GGP
The proposed deal would net shareholders $23 per share and BPY units. The official proposal was submitted to the board of directors on Nov. 11.
CIM Group to Expand With Purchase of Cole Capital
VEREIT may receive as much as $200 million, composed of $120 million in cash at closing and as much as $80 million in fees to be paid under a six-year service agreement based on Cole’s future revenues.
PGIM Acquires 400 KSF Houston Mixed-Use Asset
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch recently changed hands. Executive Director Mark Seedorff at PGIM Real Estate’s South Region Transactions arranged the deal.
Mixed-Use Center Sells for $13M in Chicago Suburbs
Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of Metropolitan Square, a grocery-anchored lifestyle center, in Des Plaines, Ill. The firm represented the seller and procured the buyer.
Brookwood Buys SW Florida Office Portfolio
The new owner of the 15 buildings plans substantial investments in the properties. The assets are located in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
JOSS Buys Suburban Philly Office Assets
The firm paid $12.1 million for two premier office assets in Jenkintown, Pa., shifting its investment focus to core suburban markets.
New York REIT to Sell NYC Office Tower for $255M
The agreement to sell the 345,000-square-foot building at 333 W. 34th St. to Brookfield marks yet another step forward in the REIT’s plan of liquidation.
Suning to Boost Online, Offline Retail
Evergrande, China’s leading property developer, will provide commercial facilities to the company, which is planning to add 5,000 physical stores with connections to its online presence by 2018.