Business Management People on the Move
Thompson National Hires Thomas as SVP, Retail Development
July 8, 2008

Thompson National Properties L.L.C. said today that Brad Thomas has joined the company as senior vice president, retail development. Thomas brings 20 years of brokerage and development experience experience to the position. Previously, he was a private developer and investor in South Carolina.

 
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Miller Thompson National, Argus Form Venture; Gee, Snodgrass to Join Thompson
Oct. 06, 2008
Thompson National Properties L.L.C. will manage nearly all of Argus Realty Investors L.P.’s portfolio under a new venture formed by the two California-based companies.
Allied Partners' Hadar Busted for Drugs
Oct. 06, 2008
According to a report in the New York Daily News, Eric Hadar, CEO of Allied Partners, was busted for drugs, including cocaine, Oxycontin and Xanax, He was stopped while driving erratically Friday on the Saw Mill River Parkway in New York and is due to make a court appearance on two felony counts today in Westchester, N,Y., the paper stated. His real estate firm bought the Citigroup Center on Lexington Ave. for $725 million in 2001.
Behringer Harvard to Set Up Shop in Germany
Oct. 02, 2008
With an eye on ramping up its global footprint, Behringer Harvard is opening an office in Hamburg, Germany, that will begin operations this month. The Dallas-headquartered firm’s Hamburg location will focus on European real estate acquisitions, as well as asset and property management for Behringer Harvard’s assets in Europe.
Three Principals Form Hall Real Estate Capital, Company Names 4 New Vice Presidents
Oct. 02, 2008
Hall Financial Group announced the formation of Hall Real Estate Capital L.L.C., which will consult on, sponsor and offer high quality real estate related investment opportunities to individual and institutional investors.
torrey pines HCP Completes Integration of $3B Slough Portfolio
Oct. 01, 2008
About six weeks after concluding its offering of 14.95 million shares of common stock, Long Beach-headquartered HCP Inc. has completed the integration of its $3 billion acquisition of Slough Estates USA Inc. that closed in August 2007. The Slough portfolio is primarily located in San Diego and San Francisco, two of the three largest life science clusters in the country.
 

 

ProLogis Lands on Two New Dow Jones Green Indices
October 03, 2008
By Judy Feldman, Contributing Correspondent -- ProLogis announced October 2nd that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. These indices are the first to track the financial performance and viability of leading businesses worldwide known for their...

Colonial Properties Sells M-F Asset for $58M
October 03, 2008
By Judy Feldman, Contributing Correspondent -- Colonial Properties Trust has announced that it has completed the sale of Colonial Grand at Hunter's Creek, a 496-unit apartment community located in Orlando, Fla. The asset went for $57.7 million in net proceeds,...

KW, Guardian Life Partner on $84M San Jose Apartment Purchase
October 03, 2008
By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- Beverly Hills-headquartered Kennedy Wilson Multifamily Management Group and New York City-based Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America have shelled out $84 million for Avalon at Blossom Hill, a 324-unit apartment property in San Jose,...

Lanesborough REIT Acquires Office, M-F Complex in Canada for $38M
October 03, 2008
By Elena Gontar, Staff Writer -- Lanesborough Real Estate Investment Trust has completed the previously announced $38 million acquisition of an apartment/office complex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, known as Colony Square. Lanesborough REIT had previously owned a 1.5 percent beneficial interest...

REal Talk with Adam Perrotta-Thursday
October 02, 2008
By Adam Perrotta --With all the talk of late about the financial slowdown and credit freeze, the past couple of days have seen a surprising amount of projects getting major financing. Just today and yesterday have seen Bozzuto getting a...

Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Partisan Politics Not Always Bad
October 03, 2008
The truth about partisan politics is that contrary to public opinion, it's not always a bad thing. Likewise, bipartisan efforts don't always reflect altruistic behavior and selfless acts. From my perspective, it isn't necessarily the stance you take, but rather...

Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Facing Up to Rogue CEOs
September 26, 2008
By: Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Rogue CEOs. Given the recent failures of banks and financial institutions previously thought to be untouchable, there has been a tremendous amount of justifiable venom being spewed at the CEOs of these firms....

When to Consider Corporate Restructuring
September 19, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Times are tough, and they're likely to get tougher, so my question is this; Should you, or should you not, consider a move toward corporate re-engineering? Whether directly or indirectly, your business will...

Expectation Alignment Key to 'Promise Management'
September 05, 2008
by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --The art and science behind making commitments and managing expectations has always been a critical skill set for senior executives and entrepreneurs to master. In fact, understanding how to come out on the...

It's All In The Message
August 29, 2008
By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Top CEOs understand the power, influence, and leverage created by great messaging. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those chief executives who always seem to have the right thing...