PARIS-The automaker is trying to reduce debt, and has leased back its headquarters building in the heart of the city.

BERLIN-The sale of about 15 logistics properties in six German cities is part of San Francisco-based Prologis’ divestment of $605 million in property here and in Poland and the UK.

CHICAGO-The President garnered 41% of CRE’s trust, the most out of all candidates for the White House, in a recent GlobeSt.com query.

CLEVELAND-The real estate operating company reports a $105.4 million expected loss in the fourth quarter, but says it will concentrate on core CRE markets and properties through 2016.

FRANKFURT-The European Commission and Germany have agreed to allow Commerzbank to gradually drop its commercial real estate business as an altered condition of its $24B bailout.

ROSEMONT, IL-The president of the firm tells GlobeSt.com that he predicts 8% RevPar growth for hotels this year.

CHICAGO-Speakers at the National Multi Housing Council Research Forum said downtown demand should be met by residents who want urban living.

MINNEAPOLIS-After reporting a $1.7 billion net loss for Q4 (impacted by various charges), the firm is looking to cut store space and about 400 employee positions.