Singapore and Blackstone Compete for Japan Property

Global Logistic Properties, LTd., majority owned by Singapore's sovereign-wealth fund, is in final negotiations to acquire a Japanese real estate portfolio worth up to $1.7 billion. Private-equity firm Blackstone Group is also in close competition with GLP to acquire the portfolio. This could be the biggest property deal in Japan in two years.

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Top 8 Multi-Family Buyers in the US

It is very interesting to see who the new players are that are climbing the ranks. With JP Morgan kicking into gear, it is good to see the major banks moving into our sector. Area, Invesco, Pantzer and Dune Capital are strong groups and very aggressive acquisition teams. With UDR back up there, it further emphasizes the REITs continued domination of the larger Class A assets and portfolios.

Top 10 Multi-Family Deals of the Decade

The prediction is that this year portfolio acquisitions will be few and far between. However the likelihood is that as the market heats up consolidation and larger deals will occur. Will we see an acquisition surpass $22b?... Probably. Click here.

$160B Distressed Commercial Property Hits Close to Home

The unfortunate downfall of the Lembi Family's 8000 unit portfolio has created a lot of activity in San Francisco. With around 1500 units sold off, 1200 units with loan modifications, there could be as many as 5,300 units freeing up in 2010.