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CRE company completes purchase flurry

May 21, 2013

A commercial real estate company based in the United States recently completed a number of transactions for buildings located throughout the country.

Skyline Purchases sizable Ontario CRE portfolio

May 16, 2013

Skyline Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust recently completed the second phase of a two-part Canadian commercial portfolio acquisition.

Ares purchases property lender

May 15, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently added a property lender that it will convert into a real estate investment trust.

Ashford acquires Florida hotel

May 09, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently purchased a hotel located in Key West, Florida.

Hines announces sales for two New York buildings

May 09, 2013

Agreements were recently put in place for Hines to sell two commercial real estate office properties located in New York City.

MCP purchases Atlanta AT&T properties

May 08, 2013

A joint venture recently acquired two buildings located in Atlanta that currently house AT&T offices.

Sabal purchases sizable CRE portfolio

May 08, 2013

A North Carolina financial institution recently sold a commercial real estate portfolio to Sabal Financial Group.

Parkway purchases Miami office building

May 07, 2013

Parkway Properties is on the verge of completing a purchase for a Miami commercial real estate office property.

Starwood subsidiary purchases CT development

May 06, 2013

Starwood Capital Group recently announced the purchase of a notable Connecticut commercial real estate development.

Ascott purchases notable properties in East Asia

May 03, 2013

A Singapore-based commercial real estate company recently completed multiple commercial real estate property purchases located in Japan and China.

Cole purchases Mack-Cali New Jersey building

April 30, 2013

A sale of a New Jersey commercial real estate property recently occurred, being led by Mack-Cali Realty Corporation.

Edge Principal Advisors closes CRE fund

April 30, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently completed the acquisition of a sizable discretionary fund, with the intention of increasing investment in the properties.

Charter Hall plans multiple Australian CRE property acquisitions

April 29, 2013

An Australian commercial real estate company has noted it aims to purchase a sizable number of properties throughout the country during this year.

Company purchases Miami office tower

April 29, 2013

Prudential Real Estate Investors recently purchased a notable commercial real estate office property located in Miami.

Company sells sizable Thai residential developments

April 26, 2013

A major sale for Thai commercial real estate recently completed, and the seller plans to finalize further transactions in the coming months.

Firm sells sizable Chinese office property

April 25, 2013

Two major commercial real estate companies reportedly agreed to a property transaction for an office tower located in Shanghai.

Inland American acquires Denver hotel

April 24, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently completed the purchase of a hotel located in Denver.

Tempus Capital purchases Ontario CRE portfolio

April 24, 2013

A commercial real estate company noted it purchased a property portfolio located in Southern Ontario.

Starwood closes deal for Charlotte property

April 24, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently agreed to the purchase of an office tower located in Charlotte.

Rosemont purchases notable Denver office area

April 24, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently completed the purchase of a sizable office complex located in Denver.

Starwood purchases CRE firm

April 23, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently acquired a sizable property firm and its holdings.

Ridgeline purchases Missouri property

April 16, 2013

A technology company recently acquired a commercial real estate waste water industrial property located in Carthage, Missouri.

Company purchases Hong Kong office tower

April 11, 2013

A commercial real estate developer recently sold an office tower currently under development in Hong Kong.

REIT purchases Tampa retail portfolio

April 10, 2013

A commercial real estate investment trust recently closed the purchase of a shopping center portfolio located in the Tampa, Florida, area.

REIT acquires Boston luxury apartment complex

April 08, 2013

A commercial real estate investment trust recently purchased a Boston-area luxury multifamily complex.

Company completes multi-state portfolio acquisition

April 08, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently purchased a sizable manufactured housing portfolio spread across five states.

Panther Properties purchases multiple apartment complexes

April 03, 2013

Panther Properties Investment recently purchased a portfolio of multifamily properties located in the Southeastern United States.

DDR finalizes multiple transactions

April 03, 2013

DDR Corp. completed multiple commercial real estate transactions during the first three months of the year worth a combined $127 million.

REIT acquires Manhattan office building

March 29, 2013

A commercial real estate investment trust recently completed the purchase of a sizable office property located in the Chelsea section of Manhattan.

IHG sells notable UK hotel

March 29, 2013

A British hotel management company recently completed a sales transaction for a major London commercial real estate property.

REIT adds sizable amount to its portfolio

March 26, 2013

A commercial real estate investment trust recently purchased three American retail properties, markedly increasing its total portfolio size.

Joint venture acquires Los Angeles retail facility

March 26, 2013

Two companies recently purchased an American commercial real estate retail property located in Los Angeles County.

Prime Acquisition announces merger, portfolio purchase

March 22, 2013

Prime Acquisition recently noted a major commercial real estate merger with an Italian company, which gives it a sizable number of properties.

Inland American acquires San Diego hotel

March 22, 2013

Inland American Lodging Group recently closed a transaction for a notable commercial real estate property located in San Diego.

American Realty Capital aims for notable CRE acquisitions

March 21, 2013

A commercial real estate investment trust recently announced it plans for multiple commercial real estate acquisitions in the near future.

Joint venture purchases California office portfolio

March 21, 2013

A joint venture recently acquired multiple office buildings located in the Silicon Valley area of California.

Firm acquires sizable Dallas office property

March 20, 2013

A commercial real estate firm recently purchased a medical office building in Dallas.

Sabal notes significant CRE acquisitions

March 18, 2013

A commercial real estate firm recently noted it completed a significant number of property loan portfolio acquisitions during the final three months of 2012.

Parkway purchases Florida office portfolio

March 08, 2013

Commercial real estate company Parkway Properties recently acquired a sizable portfolio of office buildings located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Hyatt plans major India purchase plan

March 06, 2013

The commercial real estate market in India may receive a significant boost in its number of hotels, as a major company plans a sizable acquisition project for the coming years.

Joint venture purchases Manhattan office portfolio

March 04, 2013

A commercial real estate joint venture recently acquired three office buildings located in Manhattan's Midtown South area.

Variant purchases sizable US multifamily portfolio

March 01, 2013

A commercial real estate investment company recently acquired an American multifamily portfolio from receivership.

Sony sells Japan office property

March 01, 2013

The Sony Corporation recently sold a sizable office property in Tokyo that houses its headquarters in Japan.

Essex purchases California apartment complex

February 21, 2013

Essex Property Trust recently announced the acquisition of an apartment complex in San Francisco, and plans to renovate the property in the coming years.

REIT purchases Georgia retail property

February 20, 2013

A commercial real estate investment trust recently announced its portfolio rose to nearly $420 million after a sizable retail property acquisition in the greater Atlanta area.

Blackstone may sell sizable German multifamily portfolio

February 20, 2013

A major German commercial real estate multifamily portfolio may be sold in the near future, despite being purchased only months ago.

Crombie purchases multiple Canadian properties

February 20, 2013

A commercial real estate investment trust recently acquired multiple commercial real estate properties in Alberta, Canada.

Consortium purchases Shanghai retail property

February 19, 2013

Keppel Land China Limited recently purchased a commercial real estate retail property located in Shanghai through a joint venture.

Finesa purchases Texas medical facility

February 19, 2013

Finesa Real Estate Group recently acquired a commercial real estate property located in Texas for one of its property funds.

Colonial Properties sells Charlotte interest

February 19, 2013

Colonial Properties Trust recently announced its sale of a sizable commercial real estate property located in Charlotte.

GoldOller purchases Jacksonville multifamily property

February 19, 2013

GoldOller Real Estate Investments recently acquired a sizable commercial real estate multifamily property located in Jacksonville.

Norwegian fund acquires US CRE portfolio

February 12, 2013

A Norwegian pension fund recently made a commercial real estate investment in the United States, as it purchased interests in a five-property portfolio.

Brookfield acquires sizable multifamily portfolio

February 11, 2013

Brookfield Asset Management recently announced its purchase of a sizable portfolio consisting of commercial real estate multifamily properties in the Southeast United States.

Sizable construction site earns

February 07, 2013

A commercial real estate company from Singapore recently acquired a significant land plot through a bidding process involving three entities.

Rosemont purchases Jacksonville office complex

January 30, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently acquired a sizable office complex located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Harbert creates European CRE fund

January 28, 2013

A large commercial real estate fund was created by Harbert Management Corporation to improve its European investment reach.

Kennedy Wilson acquires sizable British portfolio

January 25, 2013

Kennedy Wilson recently completely the purchase of a significant commercial real estate portfolio, with properties located throughout the United Kingdom.

True North acquires five Canadian properties

January 22, 2013

True North Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust recently announced the purchase of five properties located in multiple areas in Canada.

Sony announces billion-dollar headquarters sale

January 21, 2013

When a major company runs into financial issues, sometimes it has no choice but to dump an expensive piece of commercial real estate.

Cole purchases significant number of properties in 2012

January 17, 2013

Commercial real estate company Cole Real Estate Investments recently announced that it took part in a significant number of sales and purchases during the past year.

American Realty Capital acquires New York City office property

January 16, 2013

A commercial real estate investment trust recently agreed to purchase an office property in Manhattan from a joint venture.

Apollo finances two New York properties

January 15, 2013

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance recently announced it closed two transactions, providing financing for two properties located in New York City.

Transwestern subsidiary finalizes multiple multifamily transactions

January 11, 2013

A subsidiary of Transwestern recently completed three commercial real estate multifamily sales located in Maryland.

Hines equity fund acquires Arizona property

January 10, 2013

An equity fund controlled by Hines recently purchased a sizable commercial real estate property in Phoenix.

Inland American acquires multiple shopping centers

January 10, 2013

A commercial real estate company recently purchased two shopping centers located in Oklahoma and Texas.

Westcore experiences multiple significant transactions in 2012

January 09, 2013

Westcore Properties purchased a large number of properties last year, totaling 1 billion in commercial real estate space.

Healthcare Trust of America purchases many properties in 2012

January 07, 2013

There was a number of commercial real estate properties purchased by Healthcare Trust of America last year, with properties located throughout the United States.

Joint venture to own two sizable properties

January 04, 2013

Two companies recently created a joint venture to take up ownership of two commercial real estate properties.

DDR purchases two North Carolina properties

January 04, 2013

DDR recently completed two commercial real estate transactions for properties located in North Carolina.

American Realty Capital affiliate acquires three New York properties

January 03, 2013

A commercial real estate investment trust recently acquired three buildings located in Manhattan, marking the final transactions of the year.

REIT announces sizable IPO, purchases portfolio

December 31, 2012

A commercial real estate investment trust recently completed a significant initial public offering, selling nearly 6 million units, which allowed it to acquire a Canadian property portfolio.

Elco acquires apartment portfolio

December 31, 2012

A commercial real estate company recently purchased a multifamily apartment portfolio with properties located in the South and Southeastern United States.

Kennedy Wilson acquires three California properties

December 31, 2012

A recent announcement from commercial real estate company Kennedy Wilson revealed it acquired three office properties in Los Angeles.

Joint venture purchases Mission West portfolio

December 28, 2012

A commercial real estate joint venture recently completed the purchase of a majority stake in a large California property portfolio.

Joint venture acquires sizable California industrial portfolio

December 27, 2012

Westcore Properties recently purchased a significant commercial real estate industrial property portfolio through a joint venture with DRA Advisors.

Terranova acquires Miami properties

December 27, 2012

Commercial real estate company Terranova Corporation recently acquired a property portfolio in Miami Beach through a joint venture.

Kennedy Wilson acquires Irish property loan

December 27, 2012

Commercial real estate investment firm Kennedy Wilson recently procured a loan secured by a property located in Dublin, Ireland.

Terranova, Acadia partner for $139 million transaction in Miami Beach

December 27, 2012

Terranova Corporation and Acadia Realty Trust recently teamed up to complete the largest Florida commercial real estate retail acquisition of the year.

Skanska sells Swedish office property to NIAM

December 26, 2012

Commercial real estate project development and construction group Skanska recently sold a Swedish office property to NIAM.

Joint venture funds Dallas residential property tower

December 26, 2012

A commercial real estate joint venture recently announced a loan closure for a residential property tower located in Dallas.

Joint venture acquires Manhattan development site

December 20, 2012

The Dermot Company recently purchased a development site for a large commercial real estate office tower on Manhattan's Upper West Side through a joint venture with the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust.

Investcorp purchases five Texas multifamily properties

December 20, 2012

Commercial real estate asset manager Investcorp recently acquired five multifamily properties located in Texas for approximately 100 million.

GI Partners acquires Virginia Data Center

December 19, 2012

A commercial real estate investment manager recently acquired Liberty Park at Tysons, a large data center located in Vienna, Virginia.

Lone Star purchases German real estate company

December 18, 2012

A commercial real estate company owned by the German government was purchased by Lone Star for â,¬1.1 billion (USD $1.4 billion).

Country Garden acquires Malaysian land parcel

December 18, 2012

A commercial real estate property developer acquired a large land plot in Malaysia for RM1 billion (USD $328.9 million), according to Reuters.

South China announces Hong Kong property sales

December 13, 2012

South China Limited recently announced it plans to sell multiple commercial real estate investment properties located in Hong Kong.

DBS acquires stake in Singapore office tower

December 13, 2012

One of the largest banks in Asia recently acquired a large stake in the building where its main offices are located.

Cole purchases Brooklyn shopping center

December 12, 2012

A commercial real estate retail property was recently purchased by Cole Real Estate Investments.

Ares acquires three New York City loan commitments

December 07, 2012

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation recently acquired three loan commitments for its senior portfolio in New York City.

Blackstone affiliate announces Apple REIT purchase

December 07, 2012

An affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII recently announced its plan to acquire a commercial real estate investment trust for $1.2 billion, giving it a boost in its hotel portfolio.

Parkway acquires multiple office towers

December 06, 2012

Parkway Properties recently completed a series of commercial real estate office tower purchases throughout the Southeastern United States.

PIRET purchases multiple Canadian properties

December 04, 2012

Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust recently announced it purchased multiple Canadian commercial real estate properties for a total of $169.2 million.

Cole purchases Texas energy property

December 04, 2012

Commercial real estate firm Cole Real Estate Investments recently purchased a large energy property located in Plano, Texas.

Equity One acquires three CT properties

December 03, 2012

A Miami commercial real estate investment trust purchased three retail properties located in Connecticut.

Leighton Properties, Grosvenor Fund Management sells Eclipse Tower

November 30, 2012

An Australian commercial real estate property was recently sold by a joint venture to Retail Employees Superannuation Trust for AUD$167.5 million (USD $175.4 million).

Sahara India Pariwar completes Plaza Hotel acquisition

November 30, 2012

The Plaza Hotel purchase by Sahara India Pariwar was recently completed for $575 million.

St. Anton Partners acquires apartment construction loan

November 30, 2012

A planned commercial real estate multifamily development will occur in San Jose, as St. Anton Partners recently agreed to a $52 million construction finance loan.

REIT acquires Houston office property

November 29, 2012

A commercial real estate investment trust recently purchased an office tower located in Houston's central business district.

DCT finalizes portfolio acquisition

November 29, 2012

DCT Industrial Trust recently finalized its purchase of a commercial real estate portfolio comprised of four properties.

Ares acquires multifamily loan

November 29, 2012

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation co-originated a mortgage loan for a multifamily property located in the Sacramento, California, area.

Lehman Brothers Holdings completes Archstone sale

November 27, 2012

A significant commercial real estate portfolio was recently sold by Lehman Brothers Holdings for $6.5 billion.

DivcoWest purchases four Boston office buildings

November 27, 2012

Four Boston commercial real estate office properties were recently acquired by DivcoWest for a total of $106.7 million.

WinnDevelopment affiliate purchases Sibley Building

November 26, 2012

An affiliate of WinnDevelopment recently purchased the Sibley Building, located in Rochester, New York.

REIT completes property purchase, sale

November 26, 2012

Two commercial real estate transactions were recently completed by NorthWest International Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust.

Morgan Stanley considers Moscow mall purchase

November 21, 2012

Fund manager Morgan Stanley will likely acquire a commercial real estate retail property in Moscow, according to Bloomberg.

Joint venture acquires multiple Dallas properties

November 21, 2012

Open Realty Advisors and CIM Group acquired multiple commercial real estate properties in Dallas.

Ivanhoe Cambridge purchases Manhattan property interest

November 20, 2012

A commercial real estate office property in Manhattan recently was partially acquired by Ivanhoe Cambridge for approximately $360 million.

Life insurance company purchases Taipei property

November 15, 2012

An auction won by Shin Kong Life Insurance Company awarded it with a commercial real estate property located in Taiwan, according to the Taipei Times.

Archstone plans large asset sale

November 12, 2012

Commercial real estate company Archstone recently announced it is in the process of selling more than $1.7 billion worth of properties.

American Realty Capital purchases New York office property

November 12, 2012

An office property located in Manhattan was recently acquired by American Realty Capital New York Recovery REIT for $65 million.

RioCan purchases two Montreal properties

November 05, 2012

A joint venture recently acquired two retail properties located close to Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

HGI acquires Washington, D.C. office property

November 05, 2012

A recent announcement from Harbor Group International revealed that the company acquired an office building in Washington, D.C., for $107 million.

Morguard REIT purchases Calgary property

November 02, 2012

A commercial real estate investment trust recently acquired a Class A office building in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Parkway acquires NASCAR Plaza

November 02, 2012

A commercial real estate property in North Carolina was recently purchased by Parkway Properties.

Company sells Manhattan property stake

October 31, 2012

Nearly half of a commercial real estate office property in Manhattan was sold by SL Green Realty for a total for $72 million.

Normandy purchases Manhattan office property

October 29, 2012

A recent purchase of a commercial real estate office property was completed by Normandy Real Estate Partners from a joint venture of a subsidiary of Normandy Real Estate Fund III and New York Life Insurance Company.

Starwood plans loan sale for New York property

October 26, 2012

Commercial real estate company Starwood Property Trust recently announced its plan to sell off its shares of two loans for a Times Square, Manhattan, property.

Macerich plans purchase of New York retail properties

October 25, 2012

Two New York-area commercial real estate properties will soon be purchased by Macerich, according to a company announcement.

Chinese developer purchases American property lot

October 24, 2012

A commercial real estate development company in China recently acquired a large vacant lot in Brooklyn, according to Bloomberg.

NGKF completes hotel loan sale

October 23, 2012

A recent commercial real estate loan sale was completed by Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, according to National Real Estate Investor.

Multiple Irish properties near British CRE sale

October 18, 2012

A significant package of distressed, Irish-owned commercial real estate properties in the United Kingdom will be put up for auction, according to the Irish Independent.

Archstone acquires multiple California properties

October 17, 2012

Commercial real estate management company Archstone recently purchased two apartment complexes in Southern California, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Clarion Partners purchases Beverly Hills office property

October 16, 2012

A commercial real estate office property in Beverly Hills was recently acquired by Clarion Partners for $80 million.

NBIM, AXA agree German property purchase

October 11, 2012

Two commercial real estate properties in Germany were acquired by a joint venture between AXA Real Estate Investment Managers and Norges Bank Investment Management.

CBRE Global acquires Japan logistics portfolio stake

October 10, 2012

A Japan commercial real estate logistics portfolio stake was sold by Global Logistics Properties to CBRE Global Investors, according to PERE.

Norwegian fund acquires UK shopping center stake

October 10, 2012

Norges Bank Investment Management recently completed an acquisition for half of Meadowhall, a shopping center in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

John Hancock purchases two US properties

October 08, 2012

Life insurer John Hancock recently acquired two American commercial real estate properties located in New Jersey and California.

Dundee REIT sells multiple industrial properties to affiliate

October 05, 2012

Commercial real estate investment trust Dundee REIT recently sold 77 properties to Dundee Industrial REIT for nearly $576 million.

Cathay Life acquires Taipei office property

October 01, 2012

An insurance company in Taipei recently purchased a commercial real estate property in the city's downtown area, according to the Taipei Times.

Sony may sell Manhattan headquarters

September 24, 2012

The commercial real estate property in Manhattan that houses Sony's American headquarters may be near a sale, according to a letter to employees from Nicole Seligman, president of Sony Corp. of America.

USAA acquires California retail property

September 24, 2012

The USAA Real Estate Company recently acquired a commercial real estate retail property in California.

REIT acquires senior housing portfolio

September 19, 2012

A recent transaction was completed by Care Investment Trust that acquired a commercial real estate senior housing portfolio for $106.5 million.

Firm purchases Carroll Square for $121M

September 13, 2012

A commercial real estate property in Washington, D.C., was recently sold for $121.4 million by HFF, representing Seaton Benkowski & Partners.

CapitaMalls purchases Chinese shopping mall

September 12, 2012

A shopping mall development in Wuhan, China, was recently acquired by commercial real estate company CapitaMalls Asia.

Griffin-American purchases medical portfolio

September 05, 2012

A commercial real estate investment trust sponsored by American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital Corporation recently announced the purchase of 13 medical properties located in the Northwest, as well as an additional seven properties totaling $103 million.

Investa purchases Perth office property

August 30, 2012

An Australian commercial real estate office property was recently purchased by Investa Office Fund for A$82.3 million (USD $85.5 million).

Gramercy, Garrison acquire large office portfolio

August 29, 2012

Garrison Investment Group and Gramercy Capital recently created a joint venture to purchase a commercial real estate office portfolio for $470 million in cash, as well as stock worth $15 million.

Distressed office purchases increase in Dallas market

August 24, 2012

Some parts of the United States' commercial real estate market experienced improvements in recent months.

ARCT III acquires multiple CRE properties

August 23, 2012

American Realty Capital Trust III recently announced multiple commercial real estate transactions during the summer.

Taipei government plans sales of multiple properties

August 23, 2012

The commercial real estate market in Taipei should experience a busy next several days, as the city's government plans to sell a group of properties, according to the Taipei Times.

Dundee announces portfolio sale

August 22, 2012

Dundee Real Estate Investment Trust recently announced it will sell its commercial real estate industrial portfolio to its new entity, Dundee Industrial REIT.

Essex House Hotel purchased by Strategic Hotels & Resorts

August 21, 2012

A commercial real estate property in New York City was recently acquired by Strategic Hotels & Resorts for $362.3 million.

Pantzer purchases Maryland apartment complex

August 20, 2012

A commercial real estate property that struggled financially since the economic downturn was recently acquired by Pantzer Properties for $168 million.

Kennedy Wilson, Deutsche Bank purchase large Irish loan portfolio

August 17, 2012

A joint venture between Deutsche Bank and Kennedy Wilson recently completed the purchase of an Irish commercial real estate loan portfolio worth ?361 million (USD $449 million).

Shanghai land plot sold for less than market price

August 16, 2012

The Luijiazui area of Shanghai recently experienced a land plot sold for less than was initially expected, which may suggest the commercial real estate recovery in the city is still behind, according to Shanghai Daily.

Joint venture acquires Warsaw Financial Center

August 14, 2012

Allianz Real Estate and Curzon Capital Partners III recently created a joint venture and purchased the Warsaw Financial Center for ?210 million (USD $259 million).

Westfield, AMP may separate

August 14, 2012

Commercial real estate companies Westfield and AMP may be on the verge of an agreement to split their Australian retail portfolio.

Brookfield purchases Brazilian toll road company

August 07, 2012

A joint commercial real estate venture between Brookfield Infrastructure and Abertis Infraestructuras purchased 60 percent of Obrascon Huarte Lain Brasil for close to $1.7 billion.

British Land purchases half of London mall

August 06, 2012

A commercial real estate property located in London had a 50 percent interest acquired by British land, for approximately £41.5 million (USD $64.8 million).

Sahara Group acquires majority of Plaza Hotel for $570M

July 31, 2012

Most of New York City's Plaza Hotel was recently purchased by the Sahara Group for $570 million, as the Indian commercial real estate firm now holds a controlling stake in the landmark property.

CapitaMalls closes Tokyo mall purchase

July 31, 2012

The Olinas Mall in Tokyo was acquired by CapitalMalls Asia for ¥22.8 billion (USD $291.6 million) from commercial real estate investment fund Tiger Eye Realty Yugen Kaisha.

ARC Healthcare purchases portfolio for $63 million

July 31, 2012

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust recently purchased a medical commercial real estate office portfolio located in Wisconsin for $63 million.

GE announces funding of Blackstone CRE purchase

July 30, 2012

GE Capital Real Estate will fund a commercial real estate purchase of close to 130 properties for affiliates of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII.

SL Green sells half its shares for prime Manhattan real estate

July 27, 2012

A premier piece of commercial real estate on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan has been partially sold to a notable investor that allowed the original stakeholder to still maintain considerable control.

U.S. government completes WTC lease

July 24, 2012

The U.S. General Services Administration announced that it has entered into a lease for space at One World Trade Center.

Kennedy Wilson acquires $56M office property

July 20, 2012

A commercial real estate office property in Anaheim, California, was recently purchased by Kennedy Wilson for approximately $56 million.

Brennan purchases large industrial portfolio

July 19, 2012

Brennan Investment Group procured a sizable portfolio of industrial commercial real estate properties for approximately $155 million.

Madrid plans large CRE sale

July 19, 2012

The Madrid government recently announced plans to offload 100 commercial real estate office properties to help fund vital services in the city, according to Bloomberg.

Blackstone plans sales for some office properties

July 18, 2012

Commercial real estate firm Blackstone Group LP may offload many properties that were acquired from a sizable office portfolio transaction in 2007.

DiamondRock purchases hotel portfolio for $495M

July 12, 2012

Commercial real estate company DiamondRock recently announced it purchased a four-hotel portfolio from Blackstone Real Estate Partners VI for $495 million.

CapitaLand plans Singapore CRE acquisition

July 12, 2012

A recent announcement from CapitaLand outlined the commercial real estate company's planned purchase for Somerset Grand Cainhill for S$359 million (USD $283 million).

Vornado acquires NYC retail property

July 09, 2012

Vornado Realty Trust recently purchased a commercial real estate retail property located at 666 Fifth Avenue in New York City for approximately $707 million.

Kansas City landmark for sale, differing plans on the table

July 06, 2012

A major commercial real estate landmark was recently put up for sale in Kansas City, and the many suitors would like to convert it from an office building to another option, according to The New York Times.

Velocis acquires large medical office property in Texas

July 03, 2012

Commercial real estate investment fund Velocis recently closed the purchase of Magnolia Medical Tower for an undisclosed amount.

Rambleside sells The Brewster for $98M

July 03, 2012

A commercial real estate apartment building in New York City was recently sold by Rambleside Holdings for $98 million.

Oracle CEO acquires Hawaiian island

June 28, 2012

Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corp., recently purchased 98 percent of the Hawaiian island of Lanai from Castle & Cooke, with the deal being announced by Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie.

Citigroup subsidiary purchases Savoy Park for $210M

June 27, 2012

A commercial real estate fund owned by Citigroup and L&M Development Partners purchased the Savoy Park apartment building in New York City.

Brandywine purchases Maryland office properties for $120.6M

June 27, 2012

Brandywine Realty Trust recently announced it has entered a joint venture to purchase three commercial real estate office properties located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Brookfield purchases Washington property for $106M

June 27, 2012

A recent announcement from Brookfield Office Properties showed that the company purchased a property in Washington, D.C., for $106 million.

Washington REIT purchases Virginia property for $52.25M

June 27, 2012

Fairgate at Ballston, a commercial real estate office property in Arlington, Virginia, was recently purchased by Washington Real Estate Investment Trust for $52.25 million.

Blackstone, DDR purchase CRE portfolio for $1.4 billion

June 26, 2012

A joint venture between DDR and Blackstone recently purchased a 46-property portfolio for $1.4 billion.

TAG purchases Thai hotel

June 25, 2012

A commercial real estate property in Karon Beach, Phuket, Thailand, was recently purchased for RM276,938,560 (USD $90.2 million) by TA Global Berhad.

Major Japanese CRE purchase nears completion

June 25, 2012

Commercial real estate investment firm MGPA plans to purchase eight office properties in Japan for 12 billion yen (USD $152 million), according to Bloomberg.

Waterway Plaza reacquired by Lionstone

June 25, 2012

The Lionstone Group recently repurchased a Texas commercial real estate property it previously sold in 2005, for an undisclosed amount.

Eurohypo sells American loan portfolio for $760M

June 25, 2012

A commercial real estate subsidiary of Commerzbank AG, Eurohypo AG, recently sold a loan portfolio worth $760 million.

Brookfield purchases London office portfolio

June 21, 2012

A recent announcement by commercial real estate company Brookfield Office Properties revealed that it acquired a portfolio of office buildings in London for £518 million (USD $829 million).

Equity Residential close to Beatrice Tower purchase for $280M

June 21, 2012

Beatrice Tower, a commercial real estate property in Manhattan, is reportedly on the verge of being sold to Equity Residential for $280 million, according to Bloomberg.

Starhill REIT purchases Australian hotel trio

June 19, 2012

Commercial real estate investment trust Starhill announced that it purchased three Australian hotels for $415 million (USD $416 million).

Vornado may sell more than $1B in assets

June 18, 2012

Vornado Realty Trust, a major commercial real estate company, could sell a significant amount of its assets during 2012, Reuters reported.

Prologis closes multiple industrial property sales

June 15, 2012

Commercial real estate company Prologis has completed the sales of seven industrial properties for a total of $80 million.

BioMed announces UK medical office purchase

June 14, 2012

A recent commercial real estate purchase was announced by BioMed Realty Trust, as the firm will acquire a Cambridge, United Kingdom, laboratory and office property for £126.8 million (USD $196.0 million).

Plaza Hotel purchase close to completion

June 13, 2012

Bloomberg recently reported that the famous New York City Plaza Hotel is close to being sold to a consortium consisting of Sahara India Pariwar and Kingdom Holding, which is a co-owner of the property.

Dundee plans more German CRE purchases

June 13, 2012

More significant German commercial real estate purchases will soon be undertaken by Dundee International Real Estate Investment Trust, according to Businessweek.

Hines sells Colorado property

June 12, 2012

A commercial real estate property in Broomfield, Colorado, was recently sold by Hines' Denver office.

Fortress Investment Group plans purchase of Japan properties

June 11, 2012

A joint venture between Fortress Investment Group and Nomura Real Estate Holdings will purchase approximately ¥700 billion (USD $9 billion) in commercial real estate properties in Japan, according to Bloomberg.

Parkway finalizes multiple CRE transactions

June 08, 2012

Commercial real estate company Parkway Properties recently announced it closed three major transactions.

Waterman Interests sells Manhattan property for $140.5M

June 07, 2012

Commercial real estate investment company Waterman Interests recently sold a property in Manhattan for $140.5 million.

Brookfield purchases Seattle office towers for $210M

June 07, 2012

A recent announcement from Brookfield Office Properties revealed that the commercial real estate firm acquired two office towers located in Seattle for a total of $210M.

Lloyds Australia purchased by Blackstone, Morgan Stanley

June 06, 2012

A joint commercial real estate venture which comprised of Blackstone and Morgan Stanley recently purchased Lloyds Australia, according to Reuters.

CBRE purchases Turkish affiliate

June 05, 2012

A recent announcement from CBRE Group revealed that the organization absorbed a commercial real estate affiliate in Turkey.

New York tower sold by Harbor Group International

June 01, 2012

A commercial real estate property located in New York City was recently sold by Harbor Group International for an unnamed price to a joint venture consisting of HSBC Alternative Investments Limited and Edge Fund Advisors.

Weingarten completes U.S. industrial portfolio sale for $382M

May 31, 2012

Commercial real estate firm Weingarten Realty Investors recently announced it has sold a large industrial portfolio to DRA Growth and Income Fund VII.

Two VA multifamily properties change hands

May 31, 2012

A recent announcement from commercial real estate company Home Properties revealed the firm completed two transactions for apartment complexes in Virginia for $112.2 million.

Blackstone purchases Motel 6 chain for $1.9B

May 30, 2012

Commercial real estate firm Blackstone Group recently announced that it will purchase Motel 6, for approximately $1.9 billion.

Dundee purchases interest in large Canadian office property

May 30, 2012

Dundee REIT recently revealed that it will purchase two-thirds of Scotia Plaza, a commercial real estate office property located in Toronto.

Chartwell to sell five New York CRE properties for $290M

May 29, 2012

A recent announcement from Chartwell Seniors Housing Real Estate Investment Trust revealed that the company will sell its Bristal Holdings portfolio, which includes five senior-focused commercial real estate properties.

JLL named to market iconic London hotel

May 29, 2012

A renowned commercial real estate property in London was recently listed to be sold and Jones Lang LaSalle will be in charge of overseeing the process.

Cole purchases CA shopping center for $147M

May 21, 2012

Cole Real Estate Investments has added another major property to its real estate holdings, adding a California retail center to its portfolio.

Oaktree founder purchases New York property

May 21, 2012

A duplex apartment on Park Avenue in New York was recently purchased by the co-founder of Oaktree Capital Group for $52.5 million, according to Bloomberg.

Hong Kong office tower sold for HK$4.88 billion

May 21, 2012

A recent commercial real estate transaction was completed in Hong Kong, as Agricultural Bank of China purchased the building, located at 50 Connaught Road Central, for HK$4.88 billion (USD $629 million).

Blackstone purchases British property for $540M

May 17, 2012

American commercial real estate company Blackstone recently purchased Devonshire Square for $540 million, according to WorldPropertyChannel.

Singapore's Hougang Plaza sold by CapitaMall for S$119M

May 15, 2012

Commercial real estate company CapitaMall Trust Management Limited recently sold Hougang Plaza for close to S$119.1 million (USD $95.7 million).

Minneapolis property purchased by Invesco and Zeller

May 09, 2012

A foreclosed commercial real estate property in Minneapolis was recently acquired through a joint venture between Zeller Realty Corporation and Invesco for a total of $110.7 million.

Capital & Regional purchases UK shopping plaza

May 04, 2012

A deal was recently completed by Capital & Regional to purchase the Kingfisher Shopping Centre, located in Redditch, England, according to a report.

Griffin-American Healthcare purchases five medical buildings

May 03, 2012

A recent announcement from American Healthcare Investors and Griffin Capital Corporation confirmed that their joint commercial real estate trust purchased five office buildings in the United States.

Terra Firma purchases Four Seasons Health Care

May 03, 2012

Commercial real estate company Terra Firma recently purchased Four Seasons Health Care for £825 million (USD $1.3 billion).

Chicago Board of Trade Building purchased for $151.5M

April 30, 2012

GlenStar Properties and USAA Real Estate Company recently purchased the landmark Chicago Board of Trade Building, according to a report.

Australian Palazzo Versace hotel on the market

April 27, 2012

The 12-year-old Palazzo Versace hotel was recently put on the market by its owners, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

Northwestern Mutual sells Seattle property for $480M

April 26, 2012

The Russell Investments Center in Seattle was recently sold by Northwestern Mutual for $480 million, and the transactions is believed to be the largest of its kind in the western-half of the United States since 2006.

Rising Realty purchases Los Angeles landmark for $60M

April 20, 2012

Commercial real estate company Rising Realty Partners recently purchased the Pac Mututal Building, located in Downtown Los Angeles.

KSL agrees to purchase North Carolina resort

April 13, 2012

KSL Capital Partners recently noted that it has purchased a famous resort located in Asheville, North Carolina for an undisclosed fee.

Weingarten Realty sells large industrial CRE portfolio

April 12, 2012

A recent announcement from commercial real estate management company Weingarten Realty outlined its plan to sell a large portfolio of industrial properties to DRA Advisors.

Parkway sells 12 U.S. CRE properties

April 11, 2012

Parkway Properties recently announced that it had closed the sale of 12 of the 15 total properties in its non-core commercial real estate portfolio which were part of a previously announced sale.

Hines Global purchases Poland portfolio for 98.2 million euros

April 11, 2012

Hines Global REIT Properties recently purchased four properties located in Poland for a total of ?98.2 million (USD $130.8 million).

Sahara Group to purchase famous NYC property

April 11, 2012

Commercial real estate company Sahara Group is in preliminary talks to purchase the New York Plaza hotel for a total of $600 million, according to The Economic Times.

Blackstone to purchase portfolio for $820 million

April 10, 2012

Commercial real estate company Blackstone Group recently announced the completion of a major portfolio purchase from Australian Dexus Property Group for A$800 million ($820.4 million), according to Reuters.

South Korean investors purchasing London assets

April 10, 2012

Multiple commercial real estate property investors have begun purchasing office properties in London in order to capitalize on the city's high returns, according to the Financial Times.

Wall Street property purchased by Ukranian billionaire

April 10, 2012

The commercial real estate office building located at 14 Wall Street was recently acquired by Alex Rovt, a Ukranian billionaire, according to Reuters.

DDR purchases two shopping center properties for $140M

April 05, 2012

Two commercial real estate properties were recently purchased by DDR for a combined total of $140 million, according to a report.

JLL sells stake in hotel for HK 2.3 billion

April 05, 2012

Jones Lang LaSalle's interest in a hotel located in Hong Kong was recently sold for HK 2.36 billion (USD $304.4 million), which makes it the largest hotel transaction in the region in 11 years.

Inland Real Estate purchases two U.S. shopping centers for $74M

April 04, 2012

Two shopping centers were recently purchased by Inland Real Estate Acquisitions for a combined $74 million.

Prologis completes $605M in European third-party CRE sales

April 04, 2012

A report from commercial real estate developer Prologis showed that during the first quarter, the firm closed $605 million in dispositions.

HTA purchases office portfolio for $100M

April 03, 2012

A recent announcement from commercial real estate investment trust Healthcare Trust of America noted that it purchased the Steward Portfolio of office properties for approximately $100 million.

Inland American purchases five hotels for $393M

March 30, 2012

Inland American Lodging Group recently announced that it had purchased five hotels located across the United States for a total of $393.1 million.

AREA announces office property sale to STRS

March 30, 2012

The San Francisco commercial real estate office property which is leased to BlackRock was recently contracted to be sold by AREA Property Partners for $238 million.

BCG on verge of completing Grubb & Ellis purchase

March 29, 2012

BCG Partners recently announced that it was set to move forward with the purchase of commercial real estate services company Grubb & Ellis, after receiving approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.

SoftBank Group purchases Japan Dome

March 28, 2012

The Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome was recently purchased by the SoftBank Group for approximately 87 billion yen (USD $1.04 billion), according to a report.

Mapletree expands South Korean interests

March 28, 2012

A recent report from Mapletree Logistics Trust Management noted that the commercial real estate company recently purchased two cold storage warehouses in South Korea.

Brandywine sells Virginia office property for $91.1M

March 27, 2012

A recent sale of a commercial real estate property was completed by Brandywine Realty Trust, worth $91.1 million.

Broadstone REIT purchases $61M in properties

March 27, 2012

Commercial real estate investment trust Broadstone recently purchased 18 properties across the United States for a total of $61 million.

St. Johns Centre sold for £76.5M

March 26, 2012

A Liverpool retail property was recently sold by Land Securities to InfraRed Capital Partners for £76.5 million (USD $121 million).

HFF oversees New Jersey housing complex sale for $63M

March 26, 2012

A multi-housing complex located in Wachtung and North Plainfield, New Jersey, was recently purchased for $63 million, according to a report.

CPPIB purchases interest in two Vancouver buildings for $230M

March 23, 2012

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board recently revealed that it has purchased a 50 percent interest in two commercial real estate properties in downtown Vancouver.

Apartment complex sold in Hawaii for $73.5M

March 23, 2012

A multifamily community in Hawaii was recently purchased by The Bascom Group for approximately $73.5 million.

NYC hotel property purchased by GB Lodging

March 23, 2012

GB Lodging, a New York City-based commercial real estate investment firm, recently announced its purchase of 5 Beekman Street.

Tristan CCP III purchases German CRE properties for ?90 million

March 22, 2012

A report from Tristan CCP III revealed that the company purchased two commercial real estate office buildings in Germany for approximately ?90 million (USD $118.5 million).

Maple Tree Trust purchases seven Japanese warehouses for $231.6M

March 20, 2012

Maple Tree Logistics Trust recently announced its intention to buy seven warehouse properties in Japan for ¥17.5 billion (USD $231.6 million).

Brookfield purchases Calgary CRE property

March 20, 2012

A report from Brookfield Office Properties showed that it recently agreed to purchase a parking garage in downtown Calgary.

Investcorp purchases Northern California portfolio

March 19, 2012

The American section of Investcorp's commercial real estate business recently purchased a portfolio of mixed-use properties in Northern California for approximately $65 million.

Boston Properties completes $615M purchase

March 16, 2012

Boston Properties, a commercial real estate investment trust, recently finalized the purchase of the building located at 100 Federal Street in Boston for approximately $615 million.

CREIT purchases share of office property in Alberta for $89.9M

March 14, 2012

Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust recently announced it purchased a 50 percent share in a commercial real estate office property located in Calgary, Alberta, for $89.9 million (USD$90.8 million).

Crombie REIT purchases multiple Canadian shopping centers

March 14, 2012

Commercial real estate investment trust Crombie REIT recently announced it purchased 22 Canadian shopping centers for approximately $255 million.

LaSalle purchases D.C. hotel for $143.8M

March 13, 2012

Commercial real estate company LaSalle Hotel Properties recently announced it purchased the Hotel Palomar for $143.8 million.

Healthcare REIT purchases Pittsburgh office property

March 12, 2012

Commercial real estate investment trust Healthcare Trust of America recently announced it had purchased Penn Avenue Place for close to $54 million.

Kilroy purchases CA Menlo Corporate Center for $162.2M

March 06, 2012

Commercial real estate company Kilroy Realty Corporation recently purchased the Menlo Corporate Center for $162.2 million.

Dundee finalizes Whiterock purchase

March 06, 2012

Commercial real estate investment trust Dundee REIT recently completed its purchase for Whiterock REIT, according to an official announcement.

Washington, D.C. office building sold for $147M

March 05, 2012

A commercial real estate office building located in Washington, D.C. was recently purchased by NSP Ventures for $147.5 million.

Seattle office tower purchased for $186M

March 05, 2012

A building in downtown Seattle was recently purchased for $186 million, according to a report in The Seattle Times.

AREA purchases another Virginia apartment complex

March 01, 2012

AREA Property Partners, a New York-based commercial real estate company, recently purchased a major apartment complex in Virginia.

NY Fed purchases building for $207 million

February 29, 2012

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently purchased its current commercial real estate building in New York City for approximately $207.5 million, according to an announcement.

Digital Realty Trust purchases Dallas-area property for $123M

February 27, 2012

Commercial real estate company Digital Realty Trust recently announced a purchase of a property in Lewisville, Texas, for close to $123 million.

GGP purchases 11 Sears properties for $270M

February 24, 2012

Commercial real estate company GGP recently purchased 11 Sears "anchor pads" for approximately $270 million, according to a company announcement.

Grubb & Ellis selling off majority of assets

February 22, 2012

BCG Partners now owns a majority of the assets from Grubb & Ellis after a bankruptcy protection filing and sale from the commercial real estate advisory firm.

Healthcare Trust of America purchases Michigan office for $51.3M

February 21, 2012

A recent commercial real estate office purchase occurred in Novi, Michigan, for close to $51.3 million.

Chicago office building sold for $126M

February 17, 2012

The Civic Opera Building was recently sold by commercial real estate company Tishman Speyer Properties for approximately $126 million, according to ChicagoBusiness.com.

Brookdale purchases $121M in senior living units

February 15, 2012

A recent purchase was completed by Brookdale Senior Living, which consisted of more than 1,000 commercial real estate property units in nine senior-oriented communities.

Blackstone purchases UK CRE portfolio for $335M

February 13, 2012

Prologis, a commercial real estate company which owns property across the world, recently announced a large sale of British assets to Blackstone.

Winthrop Realty Trust purchases mortgage note for $128M

February 09, 2012

A recent announcement from Winthrop Realty Trust showed the company purchased a mortgage loan for a Chicago property as a part of a joint venture with Elad Canada.

BioMed Realty Trust to purchase $119M Boston-area property

February 09, 2012

Commercial real estate investment trust BioMed Realty recently announced its plan to purchase Boston-area Cambridge Place for approximately $119 million.

Korean Teachers' Credit Union prepares to purchase London office building

February 07, 2012

A commercial real estate office property in London is set to be purchased by the Korean Teachers' Credit Union, according to Bloomberg.

Knickerbocker Hotel purchased by FelCor for $115M

February 06, 2012

FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated recently purchased a commercial real estate hotel in New York City for $115 million.

SL Green purchases Fifth Avenue location

February 06, 2012

A commercial real estate building in New York City was recently purchased with a financing plan that included a 5-year $120 million floating rate mortgage for a joint venture that includes SL Green Realty Corp. and Jeff Sutton.

Rockwood sells Phoenix mall for $143M loss

January 26, 2012

Rockwood Real Estate Advisors recently sold a mall located in Phoenix for only $12 million.

Partners REIT purchases six Canadian properties for $108M

January 24, 2012

Canadian commercial real estate investment trust Partners REIT recently announced its purchase of one property in Alberta and five in Ontario for a combined amount of close to $108 million (USD $106.7 million).

Regency Centers purchases $72.5M NYC-area property

January 24, 2012

Regency Centers, a commercial real estate company, recently acquired a retail property in New York City for a price tag of $72.5 million, according to a company announcement.

Dundee REIT takes over Whiterock REIT for $582M

January 23, 2012

Dundee REIT recently purchased Whiterock REIT for $582 million, according to a figure procured by The Globe and Mail.

Corestate purchases 3,000 apartments for ?230 million

January 23, 2012

Swiss real estate company Corestate Group recently announced its purchase of a ?230 million (USD $295.5 million) portfolio that includes 3,000 apartments located in Berlin, Germany, as well as an office building in Stuttgart.

Griffin-American Healthcare purchases 11 U.S. buildings for $174 million

January 20, 2012

Several recent purchases were announced by Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II, with purchase prices totaling approximately $174 million.

Morgan Stanley purchases Russian Mall for $1.1B

January 17, 2012

A commercial real estate fund controlled by Morgan Stanley is set to purchase a mall in St. Petersburg, Russia, according to Bloomberg.

Starwood purchases $312M distressed portfolio

January 16, 2012

Investment firm Starwood Capital recently announced its purchase of a commercial loan portfolio worth close to $312 million.

SL Green purchases NYC office building for $252.5M

January 12, 2012

Commercial real estate company SL Green Realty has reportedly purchased an office building located at 10 East 53rd Street in Manhattan for $252.5 million.

Blackstone, DDR purchase $1.4B retail portfolio

January 11, 2012

A joint venture between commercial real estate companies DDR and Blackstone was recently announced, with the two linking up for a purchase worth approximately $1.4 billion.

Federal Realty purchases interest in Montrose Crossing for $127M

January 11, 2012

Federal Realty, a commercial real estate investment trust, recently announced its purchase of a nearly 90 percent controlling interest in a Rockville, Maryland, shopping center for $127 million.

Vornado starts of year with multiple transactions

January 09, 2012

Vornado Realty Trust recently announced two large transaction completions to start off 2012, with one in Chicago and the other in Washington, D.C.

Houston office tower plan may come to fruition

January 09, 2012

There may be a new office skyscraper constructed in the city of Houston in the near future, which has been supported by a recent improvement in commercial real estate conditions in the area, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Azrieli Group purchases Houston office building for $107.5M

January 04, 2012

Israeli commercial real estate company Azrieli Group recently announced its acquisition of a Houston office building for $107.5 million.

Dubai witnesses $38.9B in 2011 land transactions

January 03, 2012

The Dubai Land Department recently revealed that last year the city witnessed more than 35,000 real estate transactions worth approximately Dh 143 billion (USD $38.9 billion), according to Gulf News.

Irene apartment building to be sold for $215M

December 30, 2011

The notable Irene apartment building in Maryland was recently discovered to be under contract to be transferred for $215 million, according to The Washington Post.

Taubman Centers makes $560M in retail purchases

December 30, 2011

A recent announcement from Taubman Centers revealed the commercial real estate investment trust made three major retail purchases from an Illinois real estate company.

M-M Properties purchase Dallas plaza for $100 million

December 29, 2011

A recent announcement from commercial real estate investment firm M-M Properties revealed the company's purchase of a Dallas-area plaza for $100 million.

Chesapeake Lodging Trust purchases Manhattan hotel for $52.2 million

December 28, 2011

A recent announcement from Chesapeake Lodging Trust revealed it had purchased a Manhattan hotel for $52.2 million.

Brookfield makes $610 million office sale in Boston

December 28, 2011

Brookfield Office Properties recently announced its sale of 53 State Street in Boston for a price of $610 million.

UDR purchases $154 million apartment community in Washington, D.C.

December 27, 2011

Real estate investment trust UDR recently announced it made a joint purchase of a Washington, D.C. apartment property for $154 million.

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust purchases office buildings

December 23, 2011

A recent announcement from American Realty Healthcare Trust showed the organization recently closed two transactions for two U.S.-based medical office buildings.

Thomas Properties affiliate sells Virginia properties for $128 million

December 23, 2011

The Thomas Properties Group recently revealed than an affiliate of the real estate company sold a Fairfax, Virginia property for an approximate price tag of $128.7 million.

Manulife makes three purchases totaling $555 million

December 22, 2011

A recent series of purchases by commercial real estate company Manulife was worth approximately $555 million.

EastGroup purchases Florida industrial portfolio for $55.4 million

December 22, 2011

Real estate investment trust EastGroup Properties recently announced its purchase of a large portfolio of Tampa industrial buildings for $55.4 million.

Brandywine makes joint purchase worth $156 million

December 22, 2011

A recent report from Brandywine Realty Trust revealed it joined with Current Creek Investments, a subsidiary of Allstate, to purchase three office properties in the Washington, D.C. area.

Goodman announces purchase of office space for Amazon

December 20, 2011

The Goodman Group recently announced its final purchase of 2011, which is approximately 110,000 square meters of commercial real estate space.

RioCan purchases $1.1 billion in properties during 2011

December 20, 2011

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust recently revealed that for the 2011 calendar year, it purchased 38 properties for $1.1 billion.

Hammerson sells London building to Kuwait for 176 million pounds

December 19, 2011

A recent announcement from Hammerson plc revealed that it is selling one of its properties to St. Martins Property Investments Limited, for a price of £176 million (USD $273.1 million).

H&R to sell units, fund purchase of Houston's Hess Tower

December 16, 2011

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust recently announced that along with its partner, H&R Finance Trust, that it will sell $125 million in units to a consortium in order to partially fund the purchase of Hess Tower.

Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT partners to purchase $1 billion portfolio

December 16, 2011

A recent announcement from Behringer Harvard Multifamily REIT noted it will partner with a client working with the management firm Heitman to purchase a portfolio of multifamily communities across the United States.

Whiterock REIT to purchase Edmonton properties for $108M

December 15, 2011

A recent announcement from Whiterock Real Estate Investment Trust revealed the company's plan to purchase nine office properties in Edmonton, Alberta, for a total of $108 million.

Liberty Property Trust makes $50M purchase in Washington, D.C.

December 14, 2011

A recent announcement from Liberty Property Trust unveiled information about the company's $50 million purchase of an office building in Washington, D.C.

Archstone partnership makes $131M purchase in New York City

December 14, 2011

A recent announcement from apartment investment company Archstone revealed the details of its $131 million purchase of Eastbridge Landing, an apartment complex in New York City.

Lehman looking to purchase additional $1.3B stake in Archstone

December 14, 2011

Lehman Brothers Holdings may ask a bankruptcy court to make a $1.3 billion purchase of an additional stake in Archstone, which is already its largest asset, according to Bloomberg.

Brookfield purchases $215M Denver office building

December 13, 2011

A consortium led by Brookfield Office Properties purchased an office building at 1801 California Street in Denver for a price of $215 million.

Canadian real estate company purchases California $235M multifamily complex

December 13, 2011

A recent announcement from Ivanhoe Cambridge revealed the Canadian real estate company completed a transaction for San Jose rental complex The Park Kiely for $235 million.

Investa Office finalizes $315M D.C. sale

December 12, 2011

A recent announcement from Investa Office Fund outlined the company's agreement regarding the transaction of its interest in the Homer Building in Washington, D.C.

Xinyuan completes major land purchase in China

December 09, 2011

A recent announcement from real estate developer Xinyuan revealed the company purchased a large piece of land in China's Henan Province.

Investment firm closes $1.8 billion purchase

December 08, 2011

Kennedy Wilson, an investment and services firm specializing in international real estate, recently revealed it had finalized the purchase of a British loan portfolio for $1.8 billion.

RioCan REIT finalizes two major purchases

December 06, 2011

The RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust recently announced it purchased the Sheppard Centre, as well as the Alamo Ranch.

Canadian REIT to take Houston tower for $445M

December 06, 2011

The Hess Tower is reportedly on the verge of being sold to a Canadian real estate investment trust, according to the Houston Business Journal.

Grubb & Ellis REIT to purchase $112M in healthcare properties

December 05, 2011

A recent announcement from Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT II outlined its intent to purchase a series of medical office buildings across the United States.

HFF finalizes high-rise sale in Chicago

December 01, 2011

Commercial real estate firm Holliday Fenoglio Fowler recently announced the sale of a multi-housing community in the River North neighborhood of Chicago for $90 million, according to a company release.

Avaya acquires major office lease in Santa Clara from Harvest Properties

November 30, 2011

Harvest Properties announced the signing of Avaya to a significant lease agreement.

Normandy acquires 1370 Broadway for $125 million

November 30, 2011

Normandy Real Estate Partners has laid plans to acquire 1370 Broadway in New York City for $125 million.

Dune buys property loan for $105.1M

November 29, 2011

Low rental rates and a teetering economy can sometimes make it difficult for investors to convert them into condominiums, but this also gives way for great commercial real estate deals for investors.

Infamous Watergate office tower changes hands

November 29, 2011

Penzance, a private real estate investment firm, announced it has bought the infamous Watergate office property.

PREI acquires Chicago office tower for $183.5M

November 29, 2011

Golub & Company and BlackRock have now sold the 22 West Washington office property in Chicago for $183.5 million to Prudential Real Estate Investors.

Blackstone to acquire a Morgan Stanley portfolio for $800M

November 21, 2011

Blackstone Group announced plans to acquire a 16-office building portfolio valued at approximately $800 million.

Cromwell acquires Australian office tower for $93M

November 21, 2011

Australia's Leighton Properties announced the sale of its new office tower in Ipswich to Cromwell for $93 million.

Inland Western acquires Texas shopping center for $97.6M

November 18, 2011

Inland Western Retail announced the acquisition of 1890 Ranch for $97.6 million through a joint venture with RioCan.

Fisher sells Seattle plaza for $160M

November 18, 2011

Fisher Communications announced an agreement to sell Fisher Plaza for $160 million to Hines Global.

Hines Global acquires Campus at Marlborough for $103M

November 11, 2011

Hines Global announced the acquisition of the Campus at Marlborough in Massachusetts from Bel Marlborough I for $103 million.

HFF acquires 16-property portfolio for $357M

November 08, 2011

Holliday Fenoglio Fowler announced the sale of a 16-property self storage portfolio in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania.

Herald acquires two European shopping centers for 100 million euros

November 08, 2011

On behalf of its European Retail Property Fund, Herald, Henderson Global Investors announced the acquisition of Galerie des Ailes in Le Blanc Mesnil, France, and Real Hypermarket and Gallery in Dreieich, Germany, for 100 million euros ($137.5 million USD).

D.C.-area developments enduring unstable market

November 07, 2011

Real estate developers in the Washington, D.C. area are planning to build office properties speculatively, though numerous investors are awaiting bank loans, The Washington Post reports.

Massachusetts senior community sells for $55M

November 04, 2011

The Oak Point 55-and-over residential complex in Middleboro, Massachusetts, was sold to Hometown America for $55 million, The Enterprise reports.

Harrison Street Real Estate Capital acquires eight-property portfolio for $125M

November 03, 2011

Harrison Street Real Estate Capital announced the acquisition of E-Quest Portfolio, a portfolio with eight senior housing properties in Houston and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for approximately $125 million.

Faris Lee Investments announces $79.3M sale of Las Vegas shopping center

November 02, 2011

Faris Lee Investments announced the sale of The District at Green Valley Ranch by LNR Partners for $79.3 million to Vestar Development and Rockwood Capital.

CRE optimism at lowest point since 2009

October 28, 2011

The Real Estate Roundtable's recent Sentiment Index of commercial real estate executives declined for the second straight quarter.

Chatham and Cerberus acquire 64 hotels for $1.02B

October 28, 2011

Chatham Lodging Trust and Cerberus Capital management have announced the completed acquisition of 64 hotels from Innkeepers USA Trust affiliates for $1.02 billion.

$500M Alexandria Center near Boston breaks ground

October 28, 2011

Alexandria Real Estate Equities announced the groundbreaking of Alexandria Center, a $500 million, 1.73 million square-foot science and technology campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

MEPT and Bentall acquire two shopping centers for $122.6M

October 28, 2011

Bentall Kennedy and Multi-Employer Property Trust announced the acquisition of two retail properties in the Washington, D.C. region for approximately $122.6 million.

TIAA-CREF acquires Munich-based mall for $573M

October 28, 2011

The largest retirement manager for United States teachers, TIAA-CREF, announced an agreement to acquire a mall in Munich, Germany for ?415 million ($573 million USD), Bloomberg reports.

Marriot acquires Manhattan's Clock Tower for $165M

October 27, 2011

Marriot International announced an agreement to acquire Manhattan's historic Clock Tower building from Africa Israel USA for $165 million, The Wall Street Journal reports.

JCR Capital to manage $100 million account for an investor

October 27, 2011

JCR Capital, a Denver-based fund manager revealed it has an agreement to originate and manage commercial real estate bridge loans in a $100 million account for an investor.

Inland acquires five-property portfolio for $172M

October 27, 2011

The purchasing arm of The Inland Real Estate Group of Companies announced it has acquired a five-property portfolio from NewQuest Properties in Houston and League City, Texas for $172 million.

Brookfield and Dubai government start a $1B fund

October 27, 2011

Brookfield Asset Management and a Dubai government investment branch will begin a $1 billion fund to acquire real estate properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates following a price decrease of more than half since 2008.

Inland and RioCan acquire 1890 Ranch for $97.6M

October 26, 2011

Inland Western Retail Real Estate Trust announced the acquisition of 1890 Ranch for approximately $97.6 million in a joint venture with RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust.

TRECAP sells San Clemente multifamily complex for $95 million

October 26, 2011

TRECAP is taking full advantage of the high demand for multifamily properties and has sold an apartment complex in San Clemente, California for $95 million. The per-unit sale came out to approximately $260,000.

NYC hotel developments surging

October 25, 2011

Demand from publicly traded investors has surged property prices and made the development of new hotels a cheaper option in New York City, Bloomberg reports.

Duke Realty Corporation sells 82-building portfolio for $1.08B

October 21, 2011

Duke Realty Corporation announced an agreement to sell a 10.1 million square-foot portfolio of suburban commercial realty in seven markets across the Southern and Midwest regions to an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII.

Kennedy Wilson acquires three California office properties for $111M

October 21, 2011

Kennedy Wilson, an international real estate investment and services firm, announced it has completed the transaction of $111 million to acquire three commercial real estate properties in the Los Angeles area.

Brookfield Office Properties sells Newport Tower for $377.5 million

October 20, 2011

Brookfield Office Properties announced the sale of Newport Tower in Jersey City, New Jersey to Multi-Employer Property Trust for $377.5 million. This marks the largest single office asset sale in the history of the state.

Avison Young closes $40 million investment

October 20, 2011

Chairman and CEO of Avison Young Mark Rose announced Tricor Pacific Capital made an equity investment of $40 million into Avison Young's common stock to continue funding growth and expansion within the real estate firm.

Blackstone to spend $300M on retail renovations

October 19, 2011

Blackstone Group's Brixmor Property Group announced a plan to spend $291 million for commercial real estate redevelopments, Bloomberg reports.

NYC CRE sales dip 25 percent from second to third quarter

October 18, 2011

The New York City commercial property sales dropped 25 percent during the third quarter following a three -year high, according to Massey Knakal Realty Services.

GGP sells Faneuil Hall Marketplace for $140 million

October 18, 2011

General Growth Properties announced that over the past three months it's sold three assets for $280 million, the most recent of which is the famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, Massachusetts for $140 million.

Nearly $1B in shopping mall mortgages refinanced by GGP

October 17, 2011

General Growth Properties announced the refinancing of four retail centers amounting to $966 million in new mortgages.

Avison Young takes over management of CRE portfolios in Atlanta

October 17, 2011

Avison Young principal and managing director of the Atlanta sector, Steve Dils, announced his agency's acquisition of Barry Real Estate Companies' third-party business unit.

Trump to buy Miami golf resort for $170 million

October 14, 2011

Donald Trump will acquire Miami's Doral Golf Resort & Spa, which had previously been put into bankruptcy, for $170 million.

Cassidy Turley chief economist notes U.S. office market starting to recover

October 12, 2011

The U.S. office market has shown continued improvements in office leasing fundamentals even with a struggling economy.

Clarion Partners acquires senior living portfolio for $100 million

October 12, 2011

Clarion Partners announced the acquisition of a Class-A, 586-unit California apartment portfolio for $100 million.

Dubai CRE activity rises during third quarter

October 12, 2011

Cluttons, a real estate agency that has had a dedicated presence in the Middle East since 1976, announced that commercial real estate in Dubai improved last quarter.

Potential market bubble stagnates investment in China

October 11, 2011

Commercial real estate investors may have reason to worry regarding China's potential residential property market bubble during a time in which developments are increasing, Reuters reports.

Morgans sells share of two hotels for $295M

October 10, 2011

Morgans Hotel Group announced a joint venture has agreed to sell its 50 percent share of Sanderson and St Martins Lane hotels for £195 million (approx. $295 million USD) to Capital Hill Hotels Limited

Crescent sells off $2 billion worth of Texas property

October 10, 2011

Crescent Real Estate Holdings sold its 24 percent stake of six Texas office properties valued at approximately $2 billion to J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Bloomberg reports.

TIAA-CREF and CBL close $1.09B CRE joint venture

October 07, 2011

TIAA-CREF and CBL & Associates Properties announced a $1.09 billion real estate joint venture to invest in shopping malls.

REIT acquires 10 skilled nursing facilities valued at $166.5M

October 07, 2011

Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT II announced an agreement to purchase the Southeastern Skilled Nursing Facility Portfolio, which is comprised of 10 skilled nursing facilities in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Tennessee with a total worth of $166.5 million.

ABPP sells UK Verizon headquarters for over £140M

October 07, 2011

Arlington Business Parks Partnership fund announced the sale of Verizon's 392,000 square-foot office headquarters at Reading International Business Park in the UK to RREEF.

CRE executives discuss economic recovery and full reemployment

October 05, 2011

An increase in revenue is expected within the real estate market in a year, but most feel an economic recovery will take years, according to a survey of commercial real estate executives by KPMG.

Manhattan CRE demand rises

October 05, 2011

Cushman & Wakefield announced the third quarter statistics for Manhattan commercial real estate sales which showed an increase in leasing activity for office space.

HOOPP and Meyer Bergman acquire two Czech Republic retail properties for CAD $402 million

October 04, 2011

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and Meyer Bergman acquired two retail properties in the Czech Republic for approximately CAD $402 million (USD $378 million).

Taubman Centers acquires two retail properties for $560 million

October 04, 2011

Taubman Centers announced plans to purchase The Mall at Green Hills and The Gardens on El Paseo/El Paseo Village from Davis Street Properties.

Jupiter Hotels acquires 24-hotel portfolio

October 03, 2011

Jupiter Hotels Limited announced the acquisition of a 24-hotel portfolio from the administrators of Jarvis Hotels Limited.

SL Green Realty and Stonehenge Partners acquire eight properties for $416M

October 03, 2011

SL Green Realty announced it's made a venture with Stonehenge Partners to acquire eight multifamily and retail properties in New York City for $416 million.

CRE opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa

September 30, 2011

Even through the turmoil of recent events in the Middle East and parts of North Africa has caused some instability, commercial real estate opportunities rose in those regions

GGP and CPPIB partner up for two St. Louis malls

September 30, 2011

General Growth Properties and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board announced a partnership to acquire Plaza Frontenac and jointly own the Saint Louis Galleria. Both properties are major malls in the Saint Louis metropolitan area.

Savanna acquires 31 Penn Plaza for $130M

September 30, 2011

Savanna, a real estate private equity firm based in New York, acquired 31 Penn Plaza in Manhattan for just over $130 million and intends to spend approximately $26 million on renovations.

Real estate investment capital falls 4 percent

September 30, 2011

DTZ Research revealed statistics that show an overall decrease in capital for real estate investments.

45-story Chicago office tower acquired for $217.5 million

September 30, 2011

Tishman Speyer Properties has sold a 45-story office property in downtown Chicago to Multi-Employer Property Trust for $217.5 million.

MetLife closes $550 million worth of loans

September 30, 2011

MetLife announced that it closed a $300 million loan for Bank of America Center in San Francisco and a $250 million loan for Washington Square Building in Washington, D.C.

Foreign investors make up nearly half of Australia's CRE sales

September 30, 2011

Foreign investments in the Australian commercial real estate market have reached a level the country hasn't seen since the 1990s, according to CB Richard Ellis.

Blackstone sells Hong Kong investment amid economic turmoil

September 29, 2011

Blackstone Group is selling its stake in Shanghai's Channel 1 shopping center for $229 million to Hong Kong's New World Development, The Economic Times reports.

Blackstone acquires 36 shopping centers for $473.1M

September 29, 2011

The Blackstone Group will buy 36 United States shopping centers from Equity One for $473.1 million. Equity announced the sale on September 26.

Office properties in UK sustain demand

September 29, 2011

For Britain, 2008 was an extremely rough year, as commercial real estate prices dropped 44 percent primarily due to the United States subprime mortgage crisis, Interactive Investor reports.

Hotels helping drive improving Dubai market

September 28, 2011

Hotels in Dubai, United Arab Emirates have consistently proven to be the most valuable assets to the city's real estate market because of the influx of tourism and high occupancy rate, based on a study by Jones La LaSalle.

Parkway Properties to sell Chicago office property for $150.6M

September 28, 2011

Parkway Properties announced the upcoming sale of 111 East Wacker Drive in Chicago, Illinois for $150.6 million.

$1.5B, 45-story Midtown NY skyscraper taking bids

September 27, 2011

Major real estate agencies recently made bids for a 45-story commercial retail property in Midtown, New York.

Saul Centers acquires three Maryland-area shopping centers for $168.5M

September 27, 2011

Equity Real Investment Trust Saul Centers announced the purchase of three shopping centers in metropolitan Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.

Billionaire and real estate guru weighs in on CRE opportunities

September 26, 2011

Sam Zell, a billionaire and chairman of Chicago-based Equity International, stated at a press conference that the commercial real estate market could experience a lull over the next few years.

Commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding rises in second quarter

September 23, 2011

A new report shows that commercial and multifamily borrowing increased for the first time in nearly two years.

Debt crisis hinders European commercial property growth

September 23, 2011

European lenders are holding back from investing in commercial property loans, forcing investors to look for other methods of financing, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Commercial property prices increase, possible Greek default spells problems

September 23, 2011

Moody's Investor's Service reports that for the third consecutive month, U.S. commercial real estate prices rose due to a jump in the sales of smaller properties.

UK shopping center real estate at a standstill

September 22, 2011

Demand for shopping center developments of the United Kingdom is projected to weaken, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

CommonWealth REIT sells 1.3M sq. ft. for $167M

September 22, 2011

CommonWealth REIT announced its plans to sell 13 suburban commercial properties for $167 million.

ARC Healthcare acquires $60.9M portfolio

September 22, 2011

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust, Inc. announced the acquisition of three properties for $60.9 million from healthcare facilities. The acquisitions increase ARC Healthcare's portfolio to $68.9 million.

Lloyds selling off commercial loans

September 21, 2011

The partially nationalized British bank Lloyds is looking to sell a number of commercial real estate loans.

American Spectrum sells California property for $56.5 million

September 21, 2011

American Spectrum Realty. a Houston-based real estate investment agency, has sold 7700 Irvine Center, also named The Yardhouse Building, for $56.5 million.

Canadian suburban real estate market growing in demand

September 21, 2011

According Cushman & Wakefield, suburban commercial real estate demand has increased within major Canadian markets.

PKP S.A. to sell off 17,000 square meters of property

September 20, 2011

The Polish State Railways announced three plots are now up for sale in the center of Warsaw, Poland, Cushman & Wakefield reports.

Commercial real estate market gets reality check

September 20, 2011

Although the second quarter of 2011 showed an increase in commercial real estate sales, the activity since July has stagnated. What was initially thought of as a rebound year, may be slowly leveling off, The Economic Times reports.

REIT acquires 29 Canadian shopping centers for $114.9M CAD

September 20, 2011

Homburg Canada Real Estate Investment Trust announced an agreement to attain a 100 percent interest of 29 neighborhood shopping centers, of which 24 are leased by Jean Couto Group.

Multifamily purchases catching on in Ireland

September 16, 2011

The international real estate market is still reeling from global economic stagnancy, but this allows agencies to make low-risk, high-reward investments.

$100M entertainment complex proposed by Orlando Magic

September 15, 2011

The National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic announced its plans to build a $100 million complex in downtown Orlando, the Orlando Business Journal reports.

Vancouver multifamily real estate in high demand

September 14, 2011

Recent statistics from Vancouver, British Columbia show that multifamily real estate investments are on the rise, according to Avison Young.

Brookfield Office acquires Three Bethesda Metro Center for $150.1M

September 14, 2011

The Meridian Group has sold Three Bethesda Metro Center to Brookfield Office Properties for $150.1 million.

Three First National Plaza acquired for $349.3M

September 14, 2011

Korean Teachers Credit Union, The Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives and Gaw Capital Partners have purchased Three First National Plaza on 70 West Madison in Chicago, Illinois for approximately $349.3 million.

CRE in Asia Pacific continues to attract investors

September 13, 2011

Based on increasing demand, DTZ's Asia Pacific value index rose from 65 in the first quarter of 2011 to 70 in the second quarter, DTZ reports.

European commercial real estate prices rise

September 13, 2011

During the second quarter of 2011, top-level office rents rose in Europe, in what may be an immediate sign of economic revival.

Allianz commits $395 million to Frankfurt mall

September 13, 2011

The largest insurance firm in Europe, Allianz, bought 80 percent of Skyline Plaza's mall in Frankfurt, Germany.

$390 million office building sold in Chicago

September 12, 2011

On behalf of 600 West Chicago Associates LLC., Holliday Fenoglio Fowler announced the sale of 600 West Chicago of Chicago, Illinois.

Atlanta multifamily market picking up

September 12, 2011

Two multifamily properties were recently sold in Atlanta, Georgia, which may be a sign of progress in a down market, GlobeSt reports.

One World Trade Center closes in on 2013 opening

September 09, 2011

Ten years after the events of 9/11, the building of a new World Trade Center will assuredly create a mass of interest among businesses looking to expand their commercial real estate footprint, The Street reports.

$550M Interlink near completion on Hong Kong shore

September 09, 2011

The Goodman Group recently hosted a topping-out ceremony to celebrate Interlink, a warehouse and export development center in the Tsing Yi port district in Hong Kong.

China HGS expands Mingzhu project

September 08, 2011

China HGS Real Estate has announced its intentions to construct a major residential real estate property in Southern China in continuation of its Mingzhu Beiyuan Project.

Manhattan development by Hines moves forward

September 08, 2011

The economic rollercoaster over the past couple years made it unlikely that the real estate firm Hines could follow through on a high-rise office building near Bryant Park in New York City, The New York Times Reports.

The top three most expensive business locations in North America

September 08, 2011

Even though location may be everything in real estate, today's economy has businesses searching for ways to cut costs and prevent layoffs.

Times Square retail property sells for more than $136M

August 29, 2011

Jones Lang LaSalle's New York Capital Markets team has announced the sale of 1552 Broadway for the Riese Organization, a retail property in Times Square, for $136,550,000.

Lionstone Group purchases $88M NC technology park

August 26, 2011

Repots say The Lionstone Group, along with the Teachers Retirement System of Texas, has purchased Keystone Technology Park in Durham, North Carolina.

Hartford trophy complex up for sale

August 26, 2011

Recent reports say Blue Back Square, a high-end office and retail complex located in West Hartford, Connecticut, is being put up for sale as part of Ronus Properties' liquidation of its U.S. real estate assets.

Hersha sells hotel portfolio for $155M

August 24, 2011

Hersha Hospitality Trust recently announced it has agreed to sell 18 of its hotel properties to an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group for roughly $155 million.

Capital One to take over eight HSBC offices after major purchase

August 15, 2011

Capital One, which purchased ING Direct USA for $9 billion in stock and cash in June, has moved to acquire the operations and eight offices of HSBC, reports Delaware Online.

New CA offices for Google to house 2,900 workers

August 15, 2011

Google has announced lease of new offices in Sunnyvale, in Silicon Valley.

Wells Fargo purchases commercial real estate portfolio from Bank of Ireland

August 11, 2011

The Bank of Ireland, which has been experiencing financial difficulties, has successfully sold its U.S. commercial real-estate loan portfolio at near face value to Wells Fargo, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Merger between Ares Management and Wrightwood Capital announced

August 11, 2011

Wrightwood Capital, a debt capital provider that services the U.S. commercial real estate market, has been acquired by Ares Management.

New Zealand Rotorua hotels sell for $43 million

August 10, 2011

In what is being heralded as the country's largest commercial real estate sale of the year, two Rotorua hotels in New Zealand have been sold for $43 million.

MIG Real Estate buys $62 million worth of Las Vegas property

August 10, 2011

Newport Beach, California-based investment firm MIG Real Estate, has recently purchased four office complexes and a shopping center in Southern Nevada.

Manhattan apartment tower sold for $325 million

August 10, 2011

The Moinian Group and UDR Inc., the third-largest publicy traded U.S. apartment space owner, have agreed on a sale of Dwell95, an apartment tower in downtown Manhattan, for $325 million.

Starbucks sells two Seattle buildings in $125 million deal

August 10, 2011

Two major office buildings in Seattle have been purchased in a $125 million commercial real estate deal.

Pramerica purchases stake in A$230 million Australian building

August 09, 2011

In a deal that is being heralded by both involved parties, Investa Property Group has agreed to terms with Prudential Financial Incorporated's real estate investment unit to sell a half stake in a North Sydney building, valued at A$230 million.

REIT to sell off $350M portfolio

August 09, 2011

Under a new agreement, Washington Real Estate Investment Trust (WRIT) will be selling its commercial real estate portfolio and two office assets covering nearly 3.1 million square feet.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority set to buy $500 million worth of European property

August 08, 2011

According to recent reports, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority is planning to buy $500 million worth of commercial real estate property in London and Paris.

Blackstone spends $81.5M on two office buildings in Massachusetts

August 08, 2011

Blackstone, an investment and advisory firm, recently purchased two office buildings in West Cambridge, Massachusetts that will be managed by Equity Office.

GLL Real Estate buys New York office building for $96.5 million

August 05, 2011

The 135,000-square-foot office building at 4 Columbus Circle in New York City was recently purchased for $96.5 million by a German investment firm.

Canadian Pension Plan invests more than $300 million in U.S. market

August 04, 2011

The Canadian Pension Plan is becoming one of the latest foreign investors to get involved in the U.S. commercial real estate market.

Major San Francisco office plaza acquired by Manulife

August 03, 2011

The 441,000 square-foot Hawthorne Plaza in downtown San Francisco has been purchased by Manulife Real Estate, a subsection of Manulife Financial Corporation.

Hong Kong mall sold for US$2.9 billion

August 01, 2011

Mapletree Investments has announced it is set to purchase the Festival Walk mall in Hong Kong for HK$18.8 billion, or roughly US$2.9 billion.

Lehman Brothers continues to liquidate commercial real estate assets to recoup $385 million

July 29, 2011

In a continued effort to pay back creditors following its bankruptcy filing, Lehman Brothers has tentatively agreed to sell the majority of its commercial real estate holdings in Rosslyn, Virginia, to Goldman Sachs.

Gatehouse Bank buys Texas property for $50 million

July 21, 2011

Gatehouse Bank from the United Kingdom has purchased a 265-apartment complex in College Station, Texas, that is valued at $50 million.

Hong-Kong company to invest A$500 million in Australia by the end of the year

July 21, 2011

The first yuan-denominated bond fund for the purchase of Australian real estate was introduced by Agincourt Capital last week.

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust purchases $257.5 million worth of facilities

July 18, 2011

The American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust has agreed to purchase 12 income-producing healthcare facilities for $257.5 million, which increases the total size of its commercial real estate portfolio to 17 properties, worth $307.1 million.

Los Angeles property sells for $132.85 million

July 15, 2011

In what is being touted as one of the largest commercial real estate sales in Los Angeles County since the turn of the century, the new Warner Center apartment complex has been sold for almost $133 million.

Kennedy Wilson closes on $147 in million acquisitions

July 12, 2011

California-based Kennedy Wilson, an international real estate investment and services firm, announced that it closed two transactions worth $147 million last week.

RREEF spends $151M on three residential properties

July 07, 2011

The real estate investment side of Deutsche Bank, RREEF recently announced it had purchased a trio of properties for a total of $151 million.

Ericsson doubles office space at Texas location

July 06, 2011

Ericsson telecom company has agreed to rent 260,000 additional square feet of commercial office space which used to house the former Nortel Networks Corporation in Richardson, Texas.

Lehman selling NYC Building stake to JPMorgan

July 05, 2011

The majority interest in the former International Toy Center, located at 200 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, is being sold by Lehman Brothers Holdings, to JPMorgan Asset Management.

Blackstone purchases hundreds of shopping and retail properties

July 05, 2011

The U.S. assets and platform of Centro Properties Group and its managed funds have been sold to BRE Retail Holdings for approximately $9 billion. BRE is an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners.

Famous "Beer Can" building sells in Tampa

July 01, 2011

Downtown Tampa's iconic Rivergate Tower sold for $22 million in a foreclosure sale this week.

Harvest Properties buys Central Park Plaza Office Campus in North San Jose

July 01, 2011

Harvest Properties has purchased the six, two-story multi-tenant buildings known as the Central Park Plaza Office Campus with partner Stockbridge Real Estate for an undisclosed sum.

D.C. property sells for over $100 million

June 30, 2011

While the price of offices has skyrocketed in Washington, D.C., the Paramount Group recently bought the Liberty Place building, which overlooks the National Mall, for $139 million.