Capital Markets

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ-The deal will boost JLL's New Jersey presence, particularly in the industrial real estate sector.

WYOMISSING, PA-As shareholders prepare to vote on the $8.9-billion buy-out, the casino and racetrack owner adds properties and ramps up developments.

LAS VEGAS-Experts from Rreef, Developers Diversified Realty and Banc of America Securities talk about the subprime meltdown, whether or not a recession looms and who's bullish on what property types.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA-The deal gives Blackstone the keys to one of the world's largest hotel chains, with 2,896 properties and 490,000 rooms.

LONGMONT, CO-The three-year loan from GE Real Estate takes out existing debt on the portfolio and provides capital for tenant improvements.

MORRISTOWN, NJ-The $350-million close-end fund aims to leverage out to $1 billion worth of real estate investments, targeting value-add opportunities.

NEW YORK CITY-Structured Real Estate Finance Group at M&T Bank arranges the three-year short-term financing for $250 million for 50 W. 34th St.

ATHENS, GA-With a $20.2-million loan, Campus Acquisitions purchases the River Mill Apartments with plans to invest $3.3 million in capital improvements.