Aussie REITs Turn Sour on U.S. Office Holdings
March 23rd, 2010Continuing to struggle under anemic market conditions, U.S. office properties have fallen out of favor with Australian REITs, with at least two looking to sell U.S. assets and another shifting its investment focus back ‘Down Under.’
CoStar Group reviewed…
Architecture Billings Stay in Decline
March 23rd, 2010The Architecture Billings Index moved higher in February, with a reading of 44.8, but still indicating a continued decline in demand for design services.
What Next: Skyscrapers
March 23rd, 2010The shape of things to come in skyscrapers, according to Malaysian architect Kenneth Yeang, a pioneer in sustainable building.
Four Seasons Maui Delinquent on Mortgage
March 22nd, 2010The Four Seasons Maui has gone delinquent on its $425 million of mortgages just as the Four Seasons New York and others have reached compromises with their lenders.
Private Equity Firm Looks to Texas Builder
March 22nd, 2010The private-equity firm may invest as much as $50 million projects with Texas home builder LGI Homes.
Four Seasons Maui on Ropes
March 22nd, 2010The Four Seasons Maui has gone delinquent on its $425 million of mortgages just as the Four Seasons New York and others have reached compromises with their lenders.
CoStar’s Retail News Roundup: Mar. 21 – 27, 2010
March 21st, 2010This week in the Retail Roundup, CoStar reports on expansions or new concepts at Rue21, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Ashley Furniture; closings, cutbacks, bankruptcy, default, receivership or foreclosure news at Ann Taylor; acquisition, merger, loan, sale, or…
Mega Sign Stirs More Debate
March 19th, 2010When a Beverly Hills company offered the money needed to buy and preserve land around the Hollywood sign, it touched off debate about what price Los Angeles is willing to pay.
Mall Stores Try to Shrink
March 19th, 2010Chastened by the recession, mall-based apparel retailers like Gap and AnnTaylor are poring over their real-estate portfolios, looking for stores they can shrink, in a bid to increase profit.
Sizing Up Property, Mall Stores Try to Shrink
March 18th, 2010Chastened by the recession, mall-based apparel retailers like Gap and AnnTaylor are poring over their real-estate portfolios, looking for stores they can shrink, in a bid to increase profit.
