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Spirit Realty Capital Prices Initial Public Offering

The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based triple-net sector REIT launched an initial public offering Thursday, raising approximately $435 million, mostly to be used to pay off debt.

KKR, Beecken Petty O’Keefe, Coastwood Senior Housing to Invest $130M in Sunrise Senior Living

KKR and two other companies in a JV will invest $130 million in Sunrise Senior Living. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2013.

Realty Income to Acquire American Realty Capital Trust in $3B Transaction

Realty Corp has bought American Realty Income REIT. Under the terms of the deal, the seller would acquire all of the outstanding shares of ARCT for about $3 billion.

Breaking News: Health Care REIT Enters into Final Agreement to Buy Sunrise Senior Living

Health Care REIT became one of the world’s largest owners of seniors housing after entering into a definitive agreement to buy the outstanding common stock of Sunrise Senior Living.

Archstone Plans $100M IPO

Archstone Inc. recently filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential public offering of its common stock with a proposed maximum offering price of $100 million.

Houston's Iconic Williams Tower Goes Up for Grabs

Hines REIT tapped Jones Lang LaSalle to help it sell its famous Williams Tower in Houston. The city landmark boasts 1.4 million square feet of office property and has been owned by the REIT for the past four years.

Health Care REIT Plans to Close Q3 with $925M of Investments

Health Care REIT Inc. is in the midst of acquiring close to $1 billion worth of healthcare-related assets in the third quarter, following its busy second-quarter activity of MOB purchases.

Boston Properties Partners on $385M Virginia Complex

Boston Properties entered into a joint venture to own and operate the Fountain Square complex in the heart of Reston Town Center, a preferred area for office development. The REIT contributed $87 million for half the stake in the properties.