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Economic Recovery? Still a Ways Away, Roubini Warns

Is the economy recovering? Maybe. But Nouriel Roubini thinks we still have a ways to go.

Change in the Air as REITWeek Approaches

With NAREIT’s investor’s forum on tap, several firms are making major announcements — including the departure of AvalonBay Communities Inc.’s Bryce Blair.

ProLogis, AMB Complete Merger

The combined entity is ProLogis Inc. and boasts a 600 million-square-foot global portfolio of industrial assets under management valued at $46 billion.

TNP Strategic Acquires Pinehurst Square East

The 114,292-square-foot retail center was built in 2005 and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota.

STORE Capital Launches as New Private REIT

The firm was formed to invest in single-tenant properties including chain restaurants, supermarkets, drugstores and other retail, service and distribution facilities.

Simon to Open First Premium Outlet Center in Canada

Simon Property Group Inc.’s Premium Outlets division is in growth mode, and the company has Canada in its sights. A letter of intent with Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust to develop a property in suburban Toronto paves the way for entrée into Canada.

Investors Ink Major Hotel Deals in L.A., Chicago

Deep-pocketed investors are returning to hotels as an investment vehicle, with two more big properties changing hands recently in major U.S. markets.

Lingerfelt Snaps Up Liberty Property Portfolio for $100M

Lingerfelt Cos. increased its large presence in the greater Richmond, Va., area by a whopping 919,000 square feet in one fell swoop with the purchase of a 14-building office and flex portfolio from Liberty Property Trust.

Behringer Harvard Sells 390-Unit San Francisco Apartment Property for $110M

Behringer Harvard just sold Waterford Place, a 390-residence apartment community in Dublin, Calif., for approximately $110 million. But it remains interested in the San Francisco market.

SL Green, Vornado Maintain Majority Stake in Recapitalization of 280 Park

Broadway Partners and Investcorp have announced a recapitalization and redevelopment of 280 Park Ave. in Manhattan that retains their majority stake while placing the total capitalization of the Class A asset at an estimated $1.4 billion.