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Craft Retailer Jo-Ann Plans to Close 500 Stores

Craft Retailer Jo-Ann Plans to Close 500 Stores

by Phil Hall | Feb 12, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

One month after its second bankruptcy filing within a year, the craft retailer Jo-Ann is preparing to close approximately 530 stores across more than 40 states. Nexstar reports the company planned to keep all its roughly 800 stores open throughout the bankruptcy...
Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year

Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year

by Phil Hall | Feb 12, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Commercial and multifamily mortgage borrowing and lending is expected to rise to $583 billion this year, according to an updated forecast from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). This represents a 16% increase from 2024’s estimated total of $503 billion....
4 FEMA Workers Fired for Unauthorized Payment of $59 Million to NYC Hotel Housing Migrants

4 FEMA Workers Fired for Unauthorized Payment of $59 Million to NYC Hotel Housing Migrants

by Phil Hall | Feb 11, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has fired four employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for making an unauthorized transfer of $59 million to New York City hotels housing illegal immigrants. DHS released a statement to Fox News announcing...
New Jersey Medical/Office Property Sells for $22 Million

New Jersey Medical/Office Property Sells for $22 Million

by Phil Hall | Feb 11, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

A 151,339-square-foot medical/office building in Fairlawn, New Jersey, has sold for $22 million. Located along Route 208, the three-story property was built in 1986 and is anchored by Summit Health, which consolidated five area sites and practices at this location....
Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 Billion

Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 Billion

by Phil Hall | Feb 10, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, International Real Estate News, Market Snapshot, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is acquiring all outstanding shares of Playa Hotels & Resorts NV (NASDAQ: PLYA) for $13.50 per share, or approximately $2.6 billion, including approximately $900 million of debt, net of cash. Playa is the owner and operator of...
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