Wall Street Journal Commercial Real Estate News

• Less Building Now, Higher Office Rents Later February 6, 2012
  Office-building construction is in the midst of a severe drought. This means higher rents may be on the horizon in some cities, if history is any guide. […]
• Plots & Ploys: Touchdown Before Kickoff February 2, 2012
  Regardless of whether the New York Giants or the New England Patriots win Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, a prohibitive favorite has emerged: Indianapolis-area hotels. […]
• Home Shortage in London to Worsen February 1, 2012
  London looks likely to experience a drought of new housing over the next few years, as construction of homes amid fears of renewed recession and a dearth of mortgage finance, a report from property consultant suggests. […]
• Two Office REITs Post Higher Earnings February 1, 2012
  Boston Properties Inc. and SL Green Realty Corp. reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, a sign that the nation's largest office landlords have been able to boost revenue despite tepid job growth. […]
• Goldman to Fight Over Hancock February 1, 2012
  A Goldman Sachs Group Inc. real-estate fund that has walked away from a number of struggling investments is taking a different approach with a Chicago skyscraper, deciding to fight its creditors rather than surrender ownership of the building. […]
• Blackstone Spies Retail Recovery February 1, 2012
  Blackstone Group's $11 billion bet on retail property is showing signs of paying off. […]
• Cost of Trade Center Tower Rises January 30, 2012
  The price tag for One World Trade Center, the signature skyscraper under construction at Ground Zero in New York, has risen to more than $3.8 billion, making it by far the world's most expensive new office tower. […]
• Developer Makes a Fresh Start January 25, 2012
  The family behind Opus, once one of the largest private developers in the country, is making a comeback after settling battles with creditors and former employees. […]
• Lehman to Block Zell's Archstone Deal January 23, 2012
  The estate of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is planning this week to use $1.33 billion in cash to buy a 26.5% stake in apartment giant Archstone. […]
• Lehman's Estate Gets Montana Resort January 23, 2012
  The estate of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. is now the owner of a Montana ski and golf resort, after assuming control of the assets of Moonlight Basin Ranch LP. […]