Normandy Real Estate Partners has acquired the Starco Properties portfolio in Northern Virginia—right on the heels of picking up 13 properties sold by Morgan Stanley out of Glenborough REIT.
1 min read · 23 January 2013
One New York developer is seeing dollar signs in the rollercoaster, Ferris wheel and boardwalk of Coney Island. By Aaron Lovell.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
Los Angeles-based Colony Capital is backing management in a $5bn take-private of casino group Station Casinos.
2 min read · 23 January 2013
A signature building 2006-12-01 Staff Writer Today, the John Hancock Tower is where the “city checks its reflection in the tower's signature skin,” according to the <italic>Boston Globe</italic>. Thirty years ago, however, the skyscraper was seen as a stain on Boston's skyline, irreparably markin
3 min read · 23 January 2013
In recent years, environmentally friendly hybrid cars have become increasingly prevalent in North America and Europe. Are green offices, home, hotels and shopping centers next? By Alison Granito
8 min read · 23 January 2013
Private equity real estate investors are rushing into Brazil in search of heavenly returns. But amid the aura of political and economic stability, the emerging market risks continue to loom large. By Paul Fruchbom
10 min read · 23 January 2013
Although the theme of the fall 2006 PREA conference was “Back to Basics,” delegates found the current state of the real estate industry anything but. By Alison Granito
7 min read · 23 January 2013
As Romania and Bulgaria gear up for EU accession, their real estate markets are becoming increasingly active, but that doesn't mean a shortage of risks. By Aaron Lovell
8 min read · 23 January 2013
A social phenomenon is taking place in Poland as residents trade up from Soviet-style homes to Western apartments. Private equity real estate investors are following the trend, in Warsaw and beyond. By Robin Marriott
8 min read · 23 January 2013
After seven years running Doughty Hanson's real estate arm Marc Mogull left last year to set up his own firm, Benson Elliot. Here the 20-year industry veteran discusses his family ties to the business, his long career in Europe and why he doesn't like talking to the press. By Robin Marriott
10 min read · 23 January 2013