WASHINGTON, DC-Dipping consumer confidence has led most retail real estate companies to lower expectations this year, but an analyst says because of long-term leases, most are somewhat buffered by lagging retail sales.

WASHINGTON, DC-Perkins Coie opts to restructure and extend its lease at the Westory Building at 607 14th St. NW, which is undergoing an expansion from 180,000 sf to 238,000 sf.

WASHINGTON, DC-Dipping consumer confidence has led most retail real estate companies to lower expectations this year, but an analyst says because of long-term leases, most are somewhat buffered by lagging retail sales.

WASHINGTON, DC-Saying that new construction of federally insured affordable rental housing has all but disappeared, the Coalition for Affordable Rental Housing is urging Congress to increase FHA insurance.

BALTIMORE, MD-Comcast, which recently purchased Jones Cable, signed lease for 45,240 sf lease for space at MIE's I-97 Business Park. The company plans to consolidate some Jones Cable offices into a single facility.

WASHINGTON, DC-Dipping consumer confidence has led most retail real estate companies to lower expectations this year, but an analyst says because of long-term leases, most are somewhat buffered by lagging retail sales.

WASHINGTON, DC-The nation's housing policy is out of step with the growing "renter by choice" trend, according to the National Multi Housing Council's joint legislative program and the National Apartment Association.

MANASSAS, VA-Lincoln Technology Institute paid $3 million for schools in Las Vegas and Norcross, GA, from Computer Learning Centers Inc., which is in the middle of bankruptcy liquidation.