Identifying a Top Tier Real Estate Investment Manager

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Identifying a Top Tier Real Estate Investment Manager
Sep. 24, 2013 Michael Episcope

There was probably no asset class hit harder than real estate during the economic crisis of 2008 and 2009, and many investors swore never to return again. After double digit returns for 3 years in a row and counting, those investors are seriously regretting this decision.

September 2013 | SF Research Weekly - Tenants in the Market

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Tenants in the technology related sector continue to dominate overall tenant demand, with requirements totaling over 1.5 million square feet.

http://www.colliers.com/en-us/sanfrancisco/insights/research

Property Investors Widen Hunt in Europe

EUROPE MARKETS September 17, 2013
Property Investors Widen Hunt in Europe
Buyers Are Turning to Secondary Cities and Various Asset Types

By SARAH KROUSE

Institutional investors in Western European property are getting bolder in their hunt for higher returns, testing new locations and asset classes.

Westfield Sells 7 U.S. Malls to Starwood for $1.6 Billion

Westfield Sells 7 U.S. Malls to Starwood for $1.6 Billion
By Nichola Saminather - Sep 16, 2013

Westfield Group (WDC), the world’s biggest shopping-center operator by assets, will sell seven malls in the U.S. for $1.6 billion to an affiliate of Starwood Capital Group LLC, as the company consolidates its U.S. portfolio to fund higher-return activities.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-16/westfield-sells-seven-u-s-malls-to-starwood-for-1-6-billion.html

The Lionstone Group Announces Major Repositioning of Dallas' Lincoln Plaza

The Lionstone Group Announces Major Repositioning of Dallas' Lincoln Plaza
Ownership completes a $25 million renovation and renames the building Ross Tower

DALLAS, Sept. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Lionstone Group, a privately-owned real estate investment firm, announced today that Dallas' Lincoln Plaza will be renamed Ross Tower to more accurately reflect its prime downtown location at the corner of Ross Avenue and Akard Street.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-lionstone-group-announces-major-repositioning-of-dallas-lincoln-plaza-223681671.html

PCCP, LLC Provides $80 Million in Senior Loans to Keystone Property Group

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PRESS RELEASE: PCCP, LLC Provides $80 Million in Senior Loans to Keystone Property Group
Sep. 10, 2013
Darcie Giacchetto

New York, NY - PCCP, LLC announced today it has provided a total of $80 million in senior loans to a joint venture between Keystone Property Group and Mack-Cali Realty Corporation, a New Jersey-based Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The loans were for a portfolio of four separate office properties all located within Pennsylvania.

Institutional investors look to real estate debt funds

Institutional investors look to real estate debt funds
Tuesday, 10 September 2013

New research from Preqin reveals that institutional investor appetite for real estate debt investments has tripled over the last two years, from 8% of investors targeting the strategy in December 2011 to 23% in August 2013.

http://www.ftseglobalmarkets.com/news/institutional-investors-look-to-real-estate-debt-funds.html

Real estate debt satisfies institutional investor appetite

Real estate debt satisfies institutional investor appetite
Fundraising expands rapidly in the space
Christina Mlynski
September 10, 2013

With fund managers stepping in to fill a void left by traditional lenders backing out of the market, private real estate debt investment activity picked up significantly over the past two years.

http://www.housingwire.com/articles/26761-real-estate-debt-satisfies-institutional-investor-appetite

Shale Gas, Victor Gao

The Key is good speed, not great haste.

- Victor Gao (高志凯), Sep 10, 2013

Blackstone nears takeover for debt-ridden commercial real estate company Multi Corp

Blackstone nears takeover for debt-ridden commercial real estate company Multi Corp

30 Aug 2013

Global investment firm the Blackstone Group is nearing the acquisition of European inner commercial retail developer Multi Corp, Bloomberg has reported.

http://www.altassets.net/private-equity-news/by-news-type/deal-news/blakstone-nears-takeover-for-debt-ridden-commercial-real-estate-company-multi-corp.html