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A new breed of real estate investors is going after properties damaged by natural disasters, reports the Wall Street Journal. The New York Times looks at how “developer” became a dirty word. These are among

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Earlier this month, Reuters reported J.C. Penney was working with debt restructuring advisers. The retailer issues a denial. But is there something afoot?

The embattled J.C. Penney Co. may be considering

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With many prime suburbs restricting high-rise construction, garden-style apartment complexes remain popular.

Developers in the U.S. continue to build more low-rise apartment buildings than any other type of construction. That includes a high volume

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The index for pending home sales rose by 2.8 percent month-over-month in June.

(Bloomberg)—Contract signings to purchase previously owned U.S. homes rose in June by the

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Hilco Redevelopment Partners plans to redevelop Boston’s L Street Power Station into a mixed-use waterfront project.

(Bloomberg)—The

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The trend can help landlords charge higher percentage rents and avoid vacancies.

An increasing number of retailers are experimenting with mini distribution centers in their bricks-and-mortar locations to leverage existing physical footprints and dodge record high prices in the

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The Wall Street Journal looks at why the Federal Reserve is preparing to cut interest rates this week for the first time since 2008. Amazon explores a new grocery store chain, designed for in-store shopping, as well

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The high-end fitness chain opened its first hotel in Manhattan this month.

(Bloomberg)—It’s not an ideal time to be launching a luxury hotel brand. The U.S.

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The high-end fitness chain opened its first hotel in Manhattan this month.

(Bloomberg)—It’s not an ideal time to be launching a luxury hotel brand. The

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