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San Francisco voters approved a tax increase on local businesses to fund homeless services, reports The New York Times. A European real estate firm enters the U.S. debt markets, according to the Wall Street Journal. These are among

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The state’s voters opted against stronger apartment rent regulation.

(Bloomberg)—California voters rejected Proposition 10, a measure that would have expanded the ability of cities and counties to regulate rents.

Renters in California typically pay 50 percent more for

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Portfolio deals, strong outlook for property performance contributed to a 17 percent increase in sales volume in the third quarter.

Investment sales volume in the U.S. continued

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While Chinese investors have stepped back, other foreign capital sources have increased their acquisition activity.

Despite a pullback in buying from Chinese investors, 2018 is on pace to deliver what could be a

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A prominent shareholder has offered support for Brookfield’s acquisition of Forest City Realty Trust.

(Bloomberg)—Brookfield Asset Management Inc.’s $6.9 billion takeover of Forest City Realty Trust Inc. has garnered

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Sears is said to be nearing a bankruptcy financing deal without Chairman Eddie Lampert’s hedge fund, Reuters reports. Amazon.com is planning to split its two HQ2 between two locations, according to the Wall Street Journal. These

Massachusetts accounts for seven of the top 25 cities in WalletHub's rankings of the best small cities in America.

Looking for the best small cities in America? Try New England.

WalletHub compared more than 1,200

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A real estate downturn could cripple the growing co-working industry.

Some commercial real estate observers might be a little worked up about how office REITs might be affected by WeWork and its co-working brethren. Yet is that

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The chain needs to restructure about $760 million in debt.

(Bloomberg)—David’s Bridal Inc. is making preparations for a bankruptcy filing if the retailer can’t reach an out-of-court deal with its creditors, according to people

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Shares of JBG Smith jumped to a record high as market anticipates Amazon will pick Northern Virginia for HQ2.

(Bloomberg)—Amazon.com Inc. has yet to announce

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