Commercial Real Estate
David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64
Under his leadership, Simon Property Group owned or held interests in more than 250 properties comprising over 200 million square feet. Continue Reading David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 16-20
A drop in new home sales, an increase in political trash talking, and a tribute to a multifamily sector leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 16-20
San Francisco Centre, a Once-Mighty 1.5 Million-Square-Foot Mall, to Permanently Close
The property was foreclosed on in November, selling for $134 million. Continue Reading San Francisco Centre, a Once-Mighty 1.5 Million-Square-Foot Mall, to Permanently Close
Women’s Fashion Retailer Francesca’s to Close All Stores
The chain has more than 450 stores in 45 states, with 3,400 employed as associates. Continue Reading Women’s Fashion Retailer Francesca’s to Close All Stores
UK Approves China’s Mega-Embassy in London
China purchased the building – the former site for the Royal Mint – in 2018 for $312 million. Continue Reading UK Approves China’s Mega-Embassy in London
Connecticut Freezes Property Tax Assessments on Farmland
Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the revocation of the 2025 Recommended Land Use Values and Best Practices for farmland. Continue Reading Connecticut Freezes Property Tax Assessments on Farmland
2 Hotels in St. Paul Closed for ‘Public Safety Concerns’ Over ICE Agents as Guests
A third hotel, the Hilton Canopy in Minneapolis, has stopped accepting reservations but is still open for business. Continue Reading 2 Hotels in St. Paul Closed for ‘Public Safety Concerns’ Over ICE Agents as Guests
Gary, Indiana Offers 3 Possible Sites for New Chicago Bears Stadium
“A move to Gary isn’t just about a building; it’s about building a dynasty,” said Mayor Eddie Melton. Continue Reading Gary, Indiana Offers 3 Possible Sites for New Chicago Bears Stadium
Sphere Entertainment to Open New Venue at Maryland’s National Harbor
The new venue will be the second of its kind in the US and the first to utilize a smaller-scale design model featuring a 6,000-seat structure. Continue Reading Sphere Entertainment to Open New Venue at Maryland’s National Harbor
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 12-16
Jerome Powell drops a bombshell, a new movie celebrates a pioneering banker, and the Washington Commanders debut their new stadium’s design. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 12-16
New Bill in Indiana State Senate Aims to Create a Stadium for the Chicago Bears
The new bill follows the call by Gov. Mike Braun in this week’s State of the State address to bring the Bears across the Illinois border. Continue Reading New Bill in Indiana State Senate Aims to Create a Stadium for the Chicago Bears
SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower
The building last changed hands in 2014 when it was purchased by Blackstone Group for $750 million. Continue Reading SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower
