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Potential buyers line up for Midtown's Palmer Plaza
Four bidders are in the running to acquire Midtown's Palmer Plaza office building, according to a report in real estate trade publication Commercial Real Estate Direct. Walton Street Capital, Rubenstein Partners, TA Realty and DRA Advisors are the …
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How to Play the Real–Estate Market
The slowdown is good news for home buyers, of course. And recent weakness in real-estate investments, including home builders, has created opportunities for bargain hunters, some analysts say. But if the Federal Reserve begins raising interest …

The single family rental market has historically been a fragmented market funded with capital from smaller mom and pop type investors. Institutional investor interest has increased significantly  as the large foreclosure inventory combined with a secular shift toward renting has created the possibility of larger-scale investments in the space. Private Equity and Institutional investors interested in acquiring bank-owned properties are currently flooding the market throughout the country and had been estimated they have raised anywhere from $6 to $8 billion.
The private-equity firms entering the residential space are spending hundreds of millions buying foreclosed single-family …

In addition to retail properties and office buildings, investors seeking to make triple net lease property purchases should consider restaurant, grocery, and other types of food-service properties.  Property sizes and locations may vary widely, making it easy for the investor to find a property that fits with their financial goals and investment portfolio.  Even in times of economic downturn, the consumer must eat.
National restaurant chains include such well-known entities as McDonalds, Burger King, Olive Garden, Applebee’s, Red Lobster, and Denny’s.  This type of company researches their locations exceptionally well and typically remains in …

When many investors consider triple net lease properties, they look to office buildings.  However, many other types of real estate purchases will fit well with a NNN lease structure.  Depending on the investor’s goals, retail properties provide many diverse and stable options for building the investment portfolio.  Retail investment properties encompass a wide range of business types and tenant profiles.
Drug stores are one of the most prolific types of retail real estate, and one of the most secure investment vehicles.  The consumer always needs prescription and over-the-counter medications, and several national chains, including CVS, …

When considering the purchase of triple net lease investment properties, many types of real estate purchases will fit with a NNN lease structure.  Depending on the investor’s goal however, some types may be better suited to meet those needs, however the most common types of properties are office buildings, retail properties, and industrial facilities.
Below we explore the most common types of office properties the investor may choose, to achieve the best return on investment from triple net lease agreements.
Office buildings and complexes may house almost any type and size tenant, and …

The Pittsfield Building was hailed at its completion in 1927 as an architectural triumph, and it remains virtually unchanged from the that time.  The Pittsfield Building’s trademark is its interior lobbies and atrium, called “one of the loveliest ever designed  by architectural historian Sally Chappell.  Five stories high and surrounded by balconies and shop windows on all sides, the great atrium space is embellished by glowing marbles, gleaming brasses, and carvings in Spanish Gothic Revival style.  The Pittsfield Building is one of Chicago’s finest 1920s-era skyscrapers, built during the decade …

Bruce Graham, the iconic architect of the Willis Tower, once the world’s tallest building, and the John Hancock Center, the X-braced giant that became a symbol of Chicago’s industrial might, passed on Saturday March 6, 2010 at his home about 100 miles north of Miami. In his later years he made his home  in a low-slung modern house, set on stilts, in the Florida town of Hobe Sound. Marshes, pines and palmettos made up his “front yard.” but his work forever shapes the skyline of the city of big shoulders …