Finance Institutional Investment
GM to Buy Properties in Detroit, Michigan, Issues Mortgage-Backed Line to Subsidiary
May 9, 2008

An 10-Q filing has confirmed GM's buy of three properties, including its Detroit, Michigan-based corporate headquarters, for a total of $826 million. The headquarters cost $626 million. The other $200 million went for Pontiac and Michigan-based administrative offices, according to the filing. In addition, the SEC filing reported that GMAC Financial Services was issuing a $3.5 billion senior secured credit facility to its wholly owned subsidiary Residential Capital L.L.C. or ResCap.

 
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$8.9B Penn Gaming Merger Crumbles
July 03, 2008
After spending the last few months attaining all the requisite approvals from various gaming commissions and boards, Penn National Gaming has put the kibosh on its proposed $8.9 billion merger with PNG Acquisition Company Inc., an entity involving funds managed by Fortress Investment Group L.L.C. and Centerbridge Partners L.P. affiliates.
Kennedy Wilson Expands Seattle-Area Apartment Portfolio via $117M Buy
July 01, 2008
Kennedy Wilson Multifamily Management Group Ltd., the multi-family investment division of Kennedy Wilson, has acquired two Class B apartment communities in the Seattle area for a total of just over $117 million.
Prince Charles to Launch £1B Property Fund
June 30, 2008
Prince Charles is planning to launch a £1 billion property fund that will invest in sustainable building projects, according to a report in London's Sunday Telegraph.
Developer Purchases 174 Acres in Growing San Antonio Area
June 26, 2008
Potranco Limited L.P. has purchased 174 acres about 20 miles west of San Antonio from the General Land Office of the state of Texas on behalf of the Permanent School for an undisclosed amount.
RioCan, Trinity to Sell Interests in Two Developments to CPP Investment Board
June 26, 2008
RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, Trinity Development Group Inc.  and CPP Investment Board have announced that they have entered into a firm agreement for RioCan and Trinity to sell a 50 percent non-managing interest in two developments to CPPIB.
 

 

$8.9B Penn Gaming Merger Crumbles
July 03, 2008
By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor After spending the last few months attaining all the requisite approvals from various gaming commissions and boards, Penn National Gaming has put the kibosh on its proposed $8.9 billion merger with PNG Acquisition Company Inc.,...

Colonial Properties Trust Sells 5 Apartment Communities for $82M
July 03, 2008
By Gail Kalinoski, Contributing Editor Colonial Properties Trust, a multi-family-focused REIT, is continuing its plan to dispose of older assets by selling five apartment communities in two transactions for a total of $81.8 million. The buyer or buyers were not...

H&R Sells 11 in Canada
July 03, 2008
By Thomas Peretti, Contributing Correspondent -- H&R Real Estate Investment Trust has announced the completion of the sale of eleven retail properties. The firm netted approximately $72 million from the transaction. The company expects approximately a $9 million return on...

LA Developer Partners with Vegas Officials for Museum, Hotel Redevelopment
July 03, 2008
By Tonie Auer, Southwest Correspondent -- Less than a year after entering the Las Vegas market with the acquisition of the Lady Luck Hotel and Casino, Los Angeles-based CIM Group won a deal with the city to develop land adjacent...

Lightstone Acquires Interests in 20 Outlet Centers in $456M Deal
July 02, 2008
By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor Lightstone Value Plus REIT will soon have a stake in 20 factory outlet centers, now that it has signed on purchase from 22.54 to 25 percent interests in the properties from affiliates of Arbor Mortgage...

How to K.I.S.S Problems Goodbye
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Keep It Simple Stupid. One of the most effective ways to order your world is to simplify everything you encounter. The problem is that keeping it simple often becomes very difficult when our...

Does Appearance Matter?
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --So, do appearances really matter? They shouldn't, but the reality is that they most certainly do. As the old saying goes, "you only get one chance to make a first impression," and often...

Recognizing the Need for Change
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Since the title of today's column is "Recognizing the Need for Change," I'm going to switch things up a bit and ask you to answer a question posed by me. I first warned...

How to Reduce Employee Turnover
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Few things in business are as costly and disruptive as unknowingly having the proverbial revolving door for employees to exit from. While there are many secondary and tertiary items that can influence an...

How To Delegate for Success
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By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --If you desire to become a top CEO it will be essential for you to master the art of leveraging down. Think of any top performing CEO and you'll find that to the...