Finance Lending
Transwestern Closes $31M Loan in Dallas
May 20, 2008

Transwestern Realty Finance Partners L.L.C. announced the closing of a $31 million mezzanine loan for Equastone Office Portfolio, a 12-office building portfolio consisting of approximately 2.9 million square feet located in Dallas, Tex.

 
Recent Lending Headlines
Sonnenblick-Eichner Arranges Leasehold Construction Financing for Malibu Lumber Shopping Center
July 08, 2008
Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. has arranged a $20 million leasehold construction loan for Malibu Lumber Shopping Center, located on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, Calif.
14thst Landmark Boston, NYC Properties Acquire Financing
July 08, 2008
While deals may be slowing down, Holliday Fenoglio Fowler L.P has arranged two deals--one for $85 million for the Boston Harbor Garage in Boston and one for $90 million refinancing for 401 West 14th St., a 62,000-square-foot retail and office building in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.
D.C. Condo Project Wins $60M Construction Loan
July 07, 2008
A 200-unit condo project in Washington, D.C., has landed a $60 million construction loan.
CBRE Capital Markets Arranges $45M in
Acquisition Financing for Hampshire Partners
July 07, 2008
CBRE’s Capital Markets group in New York City have secured a $45 million loan on behalf of Hampshire Partners Fund VII L.P. for the financing of certain assets of Fund VII’s portfolio.
Carlton Arranges $630M Equity, Debt Recapitalization of Manhattan Retail Complex
July 03, 2008
Carlton Advisory Services announce the $630 million equity and debt recapitalization of the retail condominium at 666 Fifth Avenue in New York City.
 

 

REal Talk with Adam Perrotta - Tues., July 8th
July 08, 2008
By Adam Perrotta, News Writer --A lot of news out of the Left Coast today, including the approval of a massive makeover for LAX airport, Laramar Group opening its California office with a bang and troubled Maguire Properties selling off...

Maguire to Sell Orange Country Property for $211M
July 08, 2008
By Dees Stribling, Contributing Correspondent -- Maguire Properties, under new management in recent months and pursuing a plan to reduce the debt it incurred by bulking up on SoCal office space in recent years, is selling off Main Plaza Towers...

$400M Army Hotel Program Takes Next Step
July 08, 2008
By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- The U.S. Army's plan for developing and renovating hotels at 12 installations as part of its Privatization of Army Lodging program has just advanced to the next stage now that it has entered into...

Penn National Gets Option on MD Parcel for Possible Casino
July 08, 2008
By Gail Kalinoski, Contributing Editor -- Penn National Gaming Inc. has secured an 18-month option on 36 acres in Perryville, Md., where it hopes to set up a slots casino and entertainment center. The price of the land was not...

Hill Wins Contract for $1.6B Abu Dhabi Project
July 08, 2008
By Scott Baltic, Contributing Editor -- New Jersey-based Hill International has been awarded a contract by Sorouh Real Estate PJSC of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to handle project management for Gateway Towers 3 through 8 at the firm's Shams...

How to K.I.S.S Problems Goodbye
June 27, 2008
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?
June 20, 2008
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
June 13, 2008
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
June 06, 2008
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
May 30, 2008
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...