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INTERNATIONAL: Bouwinvest Diversifies Portfolio in the Netherlands

In order to diversify its portfolio in the Netherlands, institutional real estate investment manager Bouwinvest has bought two of the most prominent properties in the country.

Irvine Co. Pays Legacy Partners Pretty Penny for Silicon Valley Office Park

The Irvine Co. has taken Tech Park at Freedom Circle in Santa Clara, Calif., off the hands of Legacy Partners, which the seller called a “win-win for both sides.”

Vulcan Trades Prominent Washington State Office Complex

To raise capital for new investment, Vulcan Real Estate has sold a 20-acre property with strong credit tenants such as Microsoft and Costco Wholesale to Talon Private Capital for a nice chunk of change.

Economy Watch: Low Energy Prices Boost Restaurant Sector

More jobs and lower gas prices: that’s a recipe for the chain restaurant sector to do better.

Driving Down Delinquencies

Commercial/multifamily mortgage bank delinquency, banks and thrifts, 90+ days

NYC Spotlight: Bought Up

By Amalia Otet Real estate remains a hot commodity in New York City, with investors flocking to take a bite out of the Big Apple. All five boroughs have seen increased transaction activity in the four weeks ending on Nov. 30, with Manhattan attracting the largest deals by value. According to the latest PropertyShark market report, which features month-to-month tracking of the biggest commercial sales in New York, nine of the top 10 purchases were in Manhattan, where increased demand for both office and residential space has kept rents at an elevated level. The biggest transaction recorded in November was…

Shopper Mentality

U.S. retail market conditions from Q3 2012 tp Q3 2015*

Paying Off

Average REIT dividend yields by % and sector

Going Down

(national cap rate performance based on properties and portfolios of $2.5 million and greater)  

Home Work

(concentration of U.S. workers who work from home)