Feb 6th 2012 3:40PM
In today's post-bubble housing market, it's not uncommon for landmark buildings to fall into foreclosure. But this Atlanta tower is noteworthy for two reasons – it's the tallest skyscraper in the Southeast, and its sale smacks of irony. The Bank of America Plaza, the 55-story skyscraper where BofA still holds... Continue Reading »
Oct 4th 2011 2:10PM
By Alice Hines Stroll through White Oaks Mall in Springfield, Ill., and you'll see the usual suspects: Spencer Gifts, Panda Express, Gap Kids (GPS). If you're preoccupied, you might not even notice iWorship. The low-key illuminated "iWC" sign, flat-screen TV, and a welcome banner splashed with what look like '90s-era... Continue Reading »
Mar 28th 2011 4:31PM
New York City's Chelsea Hotel going condo may cause as much of an uproar in the arts community as the closing of CBGBs did in the punk community. But at this point, the legendary literary landmark and residential hotel seems destined for a decidedly staid future. In a recent New York Post article, several possible... Continue Reading »
Jun 8th 2010 8:30AM
Maybe you've considered refinancing your mortgage with a loan from a smaller bank. Well the next time you go to visit, the sign on the bank window may say "closed." That's because many small and regional banks are under serious pressure from the growing troubles in commercial real estate. Three more banks failed this week... Continue Reading »
May 17th 2010 10:45AM
The luxury property market in Massachusetts just got a whole lot more luxurious. A nine-acre property on Cohasset Harbor, on Boston's South Shore, was listed this past week for $55 million. While the 20,000 square-foot-mansion, called The Oaks, is pretty spectacular on its own, the reason for the steep price tag is that... Continue Reading »
