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Appraisal Knocks $78M In Value Off Huge Suburban Atlanta
Mall

Appraisal Knocks $78M In Value Off Huge Suburban Atlanta Mall

By Bisnow News Feed August 27, 2026

The nonanchor section of the 1.1M SF mall is 94% leased but still in default of its loan obligations.

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Downtown Office Tower Secures $575M Refinancing

Downtown Office Tower Secures $575M Refinancing

By Bisnow News Feed August 27, 2026

The owner landed a $575M refinancing from Morgan Stanley and Barclays for the office part of Winthrop Center, the world's largest Passive House office building.

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Sponsored Content: How Integrated Infrastructure Can Help AI
Data Centers Deploy Faster, Build Smarter

Sponsored Content: How Integrated Infrastructure Can Help AI Data Centers Deploy Faster, Build Smarter

By Bisnow News Feed August 27, 2026

Discover how integrated infrastructure aids faster, smarter AI data center development.

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Arca Financial Group Takes 8K SF at Moinian’s 60 Madison
Avenue

Arca Financial Group Takes 8K SF at Moinian’s 60 Madison Avenue

By Commercial Observer August 27, 2026

A wealth management firm is moving into a new office north of Manhattan’s Madison Square Park. Arca Financial Group signed a five-year, 7,500-square-foot lease for a prebuilt space on the 10th floor at the Moinian Group’s 60 Madison Avenue, according to the landlord. The deal was signed this month. Moinian did not immediately disclose the exact…

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Get to Know the Broker: Matthew Lesser of Leslie
Garfield

Get to Know the Broker: Matthew Lesser of Leslie Garfield

By Commercial Observer August 27, 2026

New York City native Matthew Lesser, 43, has a passion for townhouses, so much so that he’s made them the focus of his career in real estate. Having joined Leslie Garfield in 2005, he was named senior partner at the firm in 2014, and is responsible for leading a team on some of the biggest…

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Hot Town, Summer in the City

Hot Town, Summer in the City

By Commercial Observer August 27, 2026

“It’s a bit too quiet,” she said as we left the building and took a right onto West 11th Street.  She had a fear of being mugged. Some trauma from years ago. “Well, it is July. Most people are gone.” “Where?” “…The Hamptons?” She looked at me. “You mean eight million people are in the…

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KCI Technologies Moves Headquarters in Maryland With 54K SF
Lease

KCI Technologies Moves Headquarters in Maryland With 54K SF Lease

By Commercial Observer August 26, 2026

KCI Technologies is relocating its corporate headquarters within Maryland, moving about 300 employees from Sparks to Hunt Valley. The engineering, consulting and construction firm signed a 53,344-square-foot lease at St. John Properties’ 23-acre North Park business complex, and will occupy two and a half floors at 6 North Park Drive. The firm will make the…

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For U.S. Life Sciences Real Estate, 2026 Is a Tale of
Stabilization

For U.S. Life Sciences Real Estate, 2026 Is a Tale of Stabilization

By Commercial Observer August 26, 2026

The U.S. life sciences real estate market remains oversupplied, but improving funding conditions and a sharply reduced construction pipeline are beginning to set the stage for a recovery, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Asking rents at U.S. life sciences facilities averaged $64.17 per square foot in the second quarter of 2026, down 5.3 percent compared…

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'Liquidity Is Back': JLL Reports Increase In CRE Investor
Competition Due To Strength Of Credit Markets

'Liquidity Is Back': JLL Reports Increase In CRE Investor Competition Due To Strength Of Credit Markets

By Bisnow News Feed August 26, 2026

JLL reports surged investor demand in CRE due to strengthened credit markets.

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