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$109M Mall Redevelopment in Johannesburg, South Africa
Hyprop Investments Ltd, a leading specialist retail property fund in Africa, announced work commencing on the R920 million (or $109.5 million) extension and redevelopment of Rosebank Mall.
‘Economy Watch’ Podcast with Dees Stribling: Mario Draghi Seemed to Offer Good News
Mario Draghi seemed to offer good news, but the U.S. jobs report did not.
Holly Greer Named to Real Estate Forum’s 2012 ‘Women of Influence’ List
Holly Greer, senior vice president and general counsel of CNL Financial Group, has been selected as one of 2012’s “Women of Influence” by Real Estate Forum.
VRM Promotes Three to Expanded Executive Roles
VRM, a real estate solution provider focused on helping financial institutions adapt and excel in a changing marketplace, recently announced the promotion of three managers to expanded executive roles.
Related Companies Names Jeff T. Blau Chief Executive Officer, Bruce A. Beal, Jr. President and Kenneth P. Wong Chief Operating Officer and Director of International Development
Related Companies Executive Chairman Stephen M. Ross today announced that Jeff T. Blau has been named CEO of Related Companies, Bruce A. Beal, Jr. named president of Related Companies and Kenneth P. Wong named chief operating officer and director of international development of Related Companies.
ParkCentral Under Construction in Nashville’s West End
ParkCentral, an eight-story, 200-unit luxury rental community overlooking Centennial Park in Nashville’s West End, is now under construction.
Economy Watch: ECB Stands Ready to Buy Euro-Zone Debt
As expected, European Central Bank president Mario Draghi said that the ECB was going to start buying short- and medium-term government debt, especially that of Italy and Spain, the weakest large links in the euro zone.
Rego Park Multifamily Redevelopment Now Open
Residents are now moving into the Contour, a redeveloped building in the Rego Park neighborhood of Queens that went from office space to apartments. Occupancy will be about 70 percent once the building’s residents have moved in.
Skyline Equities Realty Sells Development Rights for Miami Condominium Community
Skyline Equities Realities has recently completed a deal to sell its luxury community SkyPalace, located in Miami, within Mary Brickell Village. Lynd Development and LNR Property will be the new developers of this property. Blackrock Realty Advisors will serve as the equity source.
Boston Capital Invests in Three Oklahoma Affordable Multifamily Developments
Boston Capital is investing in the construction of three affordable multifamily developments in Oklahoma totaling 105 units that will be built with tax credit equity from the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.