Deals: AREA Property Partners Acquires 1,180 Virginia Units

Deals in multifamily housing from around the nation.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 28, 2012

New York Overtakes London As Top Investor Spot, Again

For the second consecutive quarter, Manhattan has topped London and Tokyo.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 28, 2012

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Labor

A roundup of articles about issues affecting the workforce.

By Construction Dive staff

Six Questions for Doug Donatelli

The CEO of First Potomac Realty Trust chats with GlobeSt.com's Erika Morphy.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 28, 2012

FHFA Begins First Transactions of REO Rental Program

The process is under way for potential buyers to get information on some FHFA holdings.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012

Buffett: Housing Supply, Demand Will Even Out in 2012

The Sage of Omaha addresses the topic in his widely read annual letter to stockholders.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012

EDGE Adds Capital Markets Division

The commercial real estate company shifts from geographic to organic growth.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012

Economy Watch: Consumers Feeling Better

A roundup of economic news that shapes the construction industry's environment.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012

Loan Maturities, Debt Funding Gap Loom for Euro Zone CRE

The sovereign debt crisis and new rules on capital sources are shrinking the flow.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 27, 2012

Are Real Estate Agents Dinosaurs?

A veteran broker says the answer is yes, as more sellers and buyers do deals directly.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 24, 2012

Ashford: AFFO and Profit Margin Increase, RevPAR Lower than Industry Average

Ashland executives celebrate a recovering economy, though some issues remain.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 24, 2012

Oak Grove Targets $2B for MF in 2012

The company is looking at putting more into conventionalm apartments this year.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 24, 2012

Index Shows It's Dejà Vu All Over Again for CRE

Commercial needs job growth, stable financial markets and policy certaining, Jeff DeBoer says.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 24, 2012

5 Bathroom Design Trends for 2012

A survey of National Kitchen and Bath Association members found these ranked as most popular.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 23, 2012

Social Media in CRE No Longer Just for Socializing

While late to the social networking scene, the CRE industry is getting up to speed.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012

Obama Proposes to Cut Top Corporate Tax Rate

The plan wouldn't affect businesses set up as partnerships or S corporations.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012

Existing-Home Sales Rise Again in January; Inventory Down

It's good news for residential contractors when the backlog of existing homes shrinks.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012

Homeowners Roll Up Sleeves to Trim Costs

A retired banker teaches home improvement skills that lets owners do their own work.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 22, 2012

Texas's Hines to Double Down in London

The firm will put $1.6 billion into purchasing buildings in the United Kingdom.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Toll Brothers Moves Back to Living Large

Luxury-home builder Toll Brothers's sales backlog is finally rising again.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

McIlwain: 3 steps to help the housing market

The ULI's housing expert urges renting REOs, a mortgage tax credit and revising underwater mortgages.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Meritage Homes Names New Orlando Division President

Clint Szubinski will run the shop and report to Fred Vandercook, who is now Southeast Region president

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Breaking: Grubb Files Bankruptcy, Sells All Assets to BGC Partners

The deal revealed today has BGC Partners taking Grubb & Ellis assets, paying $25 million for senior debt.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

Commercial Real Estate Has and Will Outperform Other Asset Classes

Speakers for the upcoming RealShare conference are confident about 2012.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 21, 2012

MHN INTERVIEW: Jeff Hayward, Executive VP, Fannie Mae Multifamily Division

Jeff Hayward speaks to MHN about his new role and what he foresees for the industry in the future.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012

GREEN LEAD | Green Building News from CoStar

GREEN LEAD is a Costar.com column on a range of subjects related to green building and LEED.

By Ron Gallagher • Feb. 17, 2012