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Investment
While Hotel Investment Activity Languishes in the U.S., Market Remains Viable in Brazil
June 09, 2009
Plagued by the global recession that has slashed both business and pleasure travel, the hotel market is suffering on an international level and investors have backed away from buying or building in most locations, with a few exceptions--like Brazil. According to a new report by real estate services firm Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, the positive long-term growth forecast for Brazil is popping up on the radar of those who are in the position to invest.
Economic Update - Starwood Eyes Distressed Sector with $500M Fund
June 08, 2009
Yet another deep-pocketed real estate entity has jumped into the grave-dancing game—only please, don’t call it that, but rather strategic investment in distressed properties. The player is a newly formed investment company called Starwood Property Trust Inc., a creation of Starwood mogul Barry Sternlicht, which filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission late last week for a public offering that aims to raise half a billion dollars to do the distressed-property boogie. It will invest in not only physical properties, but mortgages and mortgage-backed securities.
Development
Orinda, Octagon Eye Strong Area Fundamentals for Atlanta Conversion Project
June 04, 2009
The nationwide downturn in employment is chipping away at demand in the apartment market, but there are still those communities here and there where the call for more rental accommodations remains relatively strong. To that end, Orinda Corp. and Octagon Capital Partners, having found just such a community, have acquired a 350,000-square-foot office building in a college-laden district of Atlanta for a $35 million apartment conversion project.
Leasing
Property Management
Amid Troubled Hotel Sector, Companies Look to Boost Management Portfolios
June 05, 2009
Many hotel owners are looking at a troubling two years or so, as a large portion of their loans are coming due for refinancing in an environment of declining RevPar. In other words, many owners will be asked by lenders to contribute more equity into their loans, just when that money may be very hard to come by.
Corporate Real Estate
Technology
Practicing Green Building in the Commercial Real Estate Industry
Going green is a growing real estate trend. Sustainable design is being implemented to optimize environmental safety and reduce wasteful consumption. CPN's real estate news reports uncover how these strategies are affecting the state of the commercial real estate industry.
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