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Perimeter Mixed-Use Project Near Atlanta is Rejected
June 18, 2008 - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Perimeter area project, which would have added a mix of apartments, offices, retail shops and an eight-story hotel as well as more than 850 cars per hour, was rejected by the Sandy Springs City Council.
$10M Entryway to Open Doors at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts
June 18, 2008 - Source: Boston Business Journal
The Fenway Entrance will open this Friday after being closed for nearly three decades.
N.J. Officials Sue Developer Over School Building Project
June 18, 2008 - Source: The Star-Ledger
The suit seeks more than $6.5 million in damages stemming from allegations that the Gilbane Building Company failed to alert state officials about mold at the site of a Neptune school building project.
Diversity a Major Factor in Comcast Tower Construction
June 18, 2008 - Source: Philadelphia Business Journal
Developer Advantage Contracting was experienced as well as minority-owned.
In Homestead, Rising Development Tides Don't Lift All Boats
June 18, 2008 - Source: Miami Herald
On the eastern edge of town, there are major new commercial ventures including big-box stores, a 14-screen movie theater, and a nearly 400,000 square-foot retail center under construction, but Homestead's quaint, quiet downtown district has yet to feel an economic boost.
Crowne Plaza to Fly Flag in Downtown Orlando
June 17, 2008 - Source: Orlando Business Journal
The owner of the 227-room Lexington Orlando CityPlace hotel has inked a 10-year license agreement to operate the property under the Crowne name.
N.J. Hospital Receives "Extraordinary" $30M Gift
June 17, 2008 - Source: The Record
Real estate and investment firm magnate David F. Bolger donated the funds to The Valley Hospital.
Surf Retailer Plans Pair of New Shops in O.C.
June 17, 2008 - Source: Orange County Register
Jack's Surfboards will open two new stores in San Clemente and Irvine.
Breakers Palm Beach Resort to Occupy Former Governors Club
June 17, 2008 - Source: South Florida Business Journal
The resort will be located in the 421,759 square-foot Phillips Point building in downtown West Palm Beach, which is ranked by the South Florida Business Journal as the largest local office building and the ninth largest in South Florida.
Pharmaceutical Firm Doubles Cambridge Space
June 16, 2008 - Source: Boston Globe
Acceleron Pharma, which develops tissue-growth therapeutics, will now occupy 75,000 square feet as it grows its head count.
JGB, Scheer Team Up to Create $100M Real Estate Fund
June 16, 2008 - Source: Washington Business Journal
The Greater Washington Life Sciences Fund will pursue $300 million in market investments.
Demolition Imminent for Hapeville Ford Plant
June 16, 2008 - Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution
The Atlanta-area plant is being destroyed to make way for a redevelopment of the 122-acre site next to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Development May Threaten Miami River Businesses
June 16, 2008 - Source: South Florida Business Journal
Maritime businesses are concerned that the Miami City Commission could strip zoning protections in the area.
Panel to Find Owner for Maryland Hospitals
June 13, 2008 - Source: Washington Post
State and local leaders met this week to swear in the new seven-member group.
Pennsylvania Firm Closing Distribution Center
June 13, 2008 - Source: Philadelphia Business Journal
GSI Commerce, which is based in King of Prussia, will close its Portland, Tenn. retail and distribution center on Sept. 30.
BMW Expands N.J. Headquarters
June 13, 2008 - Source: Auto Spectator
The new $100 million addition represents one of the automaker's largest U.S. investments since the inception of its U.S. subsidiary 33 years ago.
Miami Airport Costs Soar Above Budget
June 13, 2008 - Source: Miami Herald
Construction costs on the international airport could spike another $100 million -- surpassing the existing $6.2 billion budget.
Mass. Mixed-Use Project to Create 2,000 Jobs
June 13, 2008 - Source: Boston Business Journal
Patriot Place, a 1.3 million-square-foot retail and hotel facility in Foxborough, is being backed by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Hyatt Hotel in Dulles Changes Hands to the Tune of $78M
June 12, 2008 - Source: Washington Business Journal
Annapolis-based Thayer Lodging Group purchased the Hyatt Hotel Washington Dulles International Airport from Ashford Hospitality Trust.
Atlanta Firm Acquires S.D. Construction Company
June 12, 2008 - Source: San Diego Business Journal
Barnhart Construction, the city's largest builder and construction manager, has been purchased by Heery International.
Expansion on Tap for Delaware's Only Pediatric Hospital
June 12, 2008 - Source: The News Journal
The Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is planning a facelift that will cost between $170 and $200 million.
Florida Hospital Buys 100-Acre Plot for Possible Future Hospital Site
June 12, 2008 - Source: Orlando Business Journal
The acreage near Lake Nona has been rezoned to allow hospital use.
Broward Officials Green-Light Convention Hotel
June 12, 2008 - Source: Miami Herald
Commissioners also voted to subsidize the planned Hilton's marketing efforts if necessary.
Gutierrez to Expand at Wayside Location
June 11, 2008 - Source: Boston Business Journal
The real estate developer has secured a $12.6 million loan to expand the Burlington, Mass., property by 80,000 square feet.
Atlantic City Casinos See Uptick in Revenue
June 11, 2008 - Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
During the month of May, the city's 11 gambling halls took in $415.3 million, a 1.6 percent jump from a year earlier.
 

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220-Acre Mixed-Use in Works Near University of Missouri
August 20, 2008
By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- A 220-acre parcel near the University of Missouri's Discovery Ridge research park in Columbia is on tap to sprout a gargantuan mixed-use project. Forum Development Group, the owner of the land, recently wrapped up...

Icahn Nabs AT&T's Dallas HQ in Sale-Leaseback
August 20, 2008
By Tonie Auer, Southwest Correspondent -- Transferring its headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas, telecom giant AT&T Inc. has moved into a 37-story high-rise and sold the building in a sale-leaseback deal to Icahn Enterprises for an undisclosed amount. The...

W.P. Carey Closes $58M Sale-Leaseback in Germany
August 20, 2008
By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- New York City-headquartered W.P. Carey, acting through its publicly held non-traded REITs CPA(R):15 and CPA(R):17 - Global, has completed a sale-leaseback transaction in Germany with U.K.-based automotive supplier Wagon Plc. The properties involved are...

Och-Ziff, Kolter in $1B Southeast Residential JV
August 20, 2008
By Scott Baltic, Contributing Editor -- New York-based Och-Ziff Capital Management Group and Kolter Group of West Palm Beach, Fla., have announced the formation of a $1 billion joint venture that will target residential properties in the Southeast that are...

REal Talk with Adam Perrotta-Tuesday
August 19, 2008
By Adam Perrotta, News Writer --In the latest example of a firm looking to snap up debt in the wake of the credit crunch, Apollo Real Estate Advisors has pumped up funding for its debt investment fund to $930 million....

Is Family Business a Good Idea?
August 15, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Oh what a conundrum! Family business: Should I, or shouldn't I? In my opinion there really isn't a right or wrong answer to this question. It is simply a matter of personal preference....

What to Do When Marketing Goes Wild
August 08, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth --Have your company's marketing initiatives wandered astray? Is the proverbial tail starting to wag the dog with respect to your current marketing campaigns? How do you know when marketing is out of control?...

Six Mistakes Real Leaders Avoid
August 01, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --I recently had a reader ask: "Is there a simple test that can be used to quickly determine an executive's leadership ability?" The short answer is yes. There are, in fact, a great...

Top Brokers Do Deals in Bad Markets, Too
July 18, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth --Many in the industry long for the frothy markets of 2005 when sellers experienced record low cap rates, buyers were aided by loose credit and a strong flow of funds from the capital...

Know Thy Customer
July 11, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --How well do you really know your customer? Let me put this as simply as I can. If you want to succeed in business you must be in touch with the demands of...