David Zachar
May 28th, 2009“The future of real estate professionalism is demonstrating industry knowledge, experience, and a superior understanding of ethical behavior. The attainment of the CRI Society designation has within its process a deep understanding and commitment to ethics and professionalism.”
David Zachar
May 28th, 2009“The CRI Society maintains a strong and consistent focus on the demonstration of ethics and professionalism in today’s real estate investment management arena. The CRI designation allows practitioners to demonstrate to their investment constituents the desire to understand the level of expertise required in the investment management process.”
177-Store Anchor Blue Denim Chain Files Bankruptcy
May 27th, 2009Denim and casual apparel retailer, Anchor Blue Retail Group, and four of its affiliated companies, have filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. As of May 28, Anchor Blue listed 177 stores in AZ (17), CA (95), CO (5), FL (18), GA (1), ID (1), NM (8) , NV (5), OR…
Liquidity, Liquidity, Liquidity
May 27th, 2009With bank lending a challenge, publicly held property REITs and real estate operating companies (REOCs) have started turning to their investors for a bailout – and are getting it.
At least 29 property REITs and REOCs have gone to market with secondary…
Lease Cancellations (May 24-30): Stock Building Seeks To Cancel 142 Leases
May 27th, 2009Stock Building Supply, one of the largest suppliers of building products to professional builders, contractors and other customers in the U.S., is looking to cancel its leases on 142 locations across the country through bankruptcy court action. Stock…
Closures & Layoffs (May 24-30): Autodesk To Close 32 Leased Facilities
May 27th, 2009Autodesk Inc. in San Rafael, CA, approved a world-wide restructuring plan that includes a reduction in force that will result in the termination of approximately 6% of the company’s workforce. It expects to complete the reduction by Oct. 31. In addition…
And the CoStar Power Broker Award Winners Are…
May 27th, 2009This year, CoStar is referring to its 2008 CoStar Power Broker Award winners as Champions, and for good reason. Given the challenging environment, the men and women of Commercial Real Estate who persevered and achieved the highest transaction volume in…
Retail REITs see Light Beginning to Break through the Clouds
May 27th, 2009First Quarter 2009 continued to be tough for retail REITs, with occupancy and rents slipping a little more and the capital markets persisting as an issue. However, the general mood in retail REITs first quarter calls with analysts over the last few weeks…
Light Beginning to Break through the Clouds for Retail REITs
May 27th, 2009First Quarter 2009 continued to be tough for retail REITs, with occupancy and rents slipping a little more and the capital markets persisting as an issue. However, the general mood in retail REITs first quarter calls with analysts over the last few weeks…
Cities With ‘Below Zero’ Emissions?
May 27th, 2009His foundation is bolstering the efforts of cities around the world to cut their greenhouse gas emissions, but former President Bill Clinton’s newest climate project is seeking a bigger prize: cities with no greenhouse gas emissions at all.
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