NEW YORK CITY-The Singer and Bassuk Organization closes on a more than $20-million permanent financing for the retail and garage condominium at 325 Fifth Ave.

MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY-Kabro Associates gets $10 million in fixed-rate funding and a $20-million revolving line of credit to refinance Southgate Shopping Center.

TORONTO-Experts note that American retail chains and manufacturers are moving into the Asia-Pacific market to keep up with competition.

TORONTO-Experts note that American retail chains and manufacturers are moving into the Asia-Pacific market to keep up with competition.

PARIS-Following the divestment to Citi's Global Special Situations Group and Westbridge Hospitality Fund II LP, Accor will refocus on Motel 6.

PARIS-Following the divestment to Citi's Global Special Situations Group and Westbridge Hospitality Fund II LP, Accor will refocus on Motel 6.

NEW YORK CITY-With the recent credit crunch causing investor uncertainty, the difficulty of evaluating risks of sharply escalates.

NEW YORK CITY-As the green movement gains momentum, industry executives stress that the need for environmental change is indisputable.