REITs

New CNL Fund to Invest $3B Across Multiple CRE Sectors

The fund will set its sights on lifestyle, lodging and specialty properties, and keep a special eye on senior living and healthcare assets.

REIT Executive Compensation Up in 2010, Led by Office, Industrial Sectors

Closely mirroring trends in the economy at large, median compensation for C-level executives at the country’s largest REITs saw a gradual push upward during 2010.

HFF Secures $128M for Multi-Family Portfolio

The loan was procured for an eight-property, 2,407-unit group of assets located in the South and Southwest.

REITWeek Report: Brookfield Details 15 MSF Pipeline

Also in the works is an estimated $200 million to $300 million upgrade of the retail portion of the World Financial Center, Brookfield’s massive office and retail complex near the World Trade Center in Downtown Manhattan.

REITWeek Report: Inside the Industry’s Biggest M&As

Veteran leaders revealed what makes real estate mergers work.

REITWeek Report: Blair Says Now is the Right Time to Retire

Bryce Blair will continue to serve as chairman of the board for AvalonBay Communities Inc. through 2012, but is stepping down as CEO.

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.