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Cushman to Market New Jersey Development for Sale
May 20, 2008

Cushman & Wakefield’s Metropolitan area capital markets group has been retained to market Centuria at Fort Lee, N.J., the master-planned mixed-use redevelopment, for sale. Located on approximately 16 acres of land at the entrance to the George Washington Bridge, the Centuria site is approved for retail, hotel, residential and office space.

 
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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.
vegas World's Tallest Timeshare Tops Off in Vegas
July 03, 2008
The $1.2 billion PH Towers by Westgate in Las Vegas has reached a pivotal point in development with the attainment of the highest point of vertical construction. Located at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the upscale 52-story PH Towers (pictured) will be the tallest timeshare building in the world.
7CI Unveils Raffles Resort, Praslin Island at Raffles Dubai
July 03, 2008
7CI, the global investment specialist, is unveiling Raffles Estates on Praslin Island, Seychelles in Raffles Dubai. The Raffles Estate, Seychelles is located on the northeast tip of Praslin Island.
$7B Loan for Las Vegas Sands?
July 03, 2008
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is considering taking out a $7 billion loan to expand and refinance debt for its endeavors in Macau, according to a Bloomberg article.
Work Beginning at $1.5B Gaming Resort in Kazakhstan
July 01, 2008
After a year of planning, work on a seven-phase, $1.5 billion hotel, casino and recreational complex at a 2,500-acre resort area in Kazakhstan is getting under way with the first part of the project due to come online in about two years.
 

 

$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
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...