The following represents articles of interest to the Boston real estate community that appeared in various publications during the week.
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Real Estate Articles of Note
New home sales jump from record low
The Boston Globe — April 23, 2010
Sales of new homes surged 27 percent last month, bouncing off the previous month's record low and blowing past expectations as government incentives and better weather boosted sales.
State holds lead in research jobs
Worcester Telegram & Gazette — April 20, 2010
Massachusetts continues to excel at research and development, leading other states and some nations on a number of technology measures even during the global economic slowdown, according to a new report released today by the Massachusetts Technology Council’s John Adams Innovation Institute.
U.S. REITs May Raise More Than $25 Billion in 2010, NAREIT Says
Bloomberg.com — April 20, 2010
Real estate investment trusts in the U.S. may exceed the $25 billion they raised last year in share sales as an economic recovery boosts investor confidence, according to the industry’s main lobbying group.
Simon's Planned General Growth Stake Is 'Crazy,' Berkowitz Says
Business Week — April 19, 2010
Simon Property Group Inc.'s bid to invest in General Growth Properties Inc. would give the largest U.S. mall owner too much control over its biggest competitor, said fund manager Bruce Berkowitz, who’s backing a rival plan.
Greenway funds fall short as costs rise
The Boston Globe — April 19, 2010
Only two years into its existence, the nonprofit conservancy that manages the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway does not have enough money to complete and maintain the high-end park system, prompting its directors to appeal to the government for new taxes or other funding sources.
Emerson grows in Theater District
Boston Herald — April 19, 2010
Emerson College is expanding its campus in the Theater District.
No progress for SouthField project
Patriot Ledger — April 17, 2010
In February, Gov. Deval Patrick said a deal to transfer a key tract of land from the Navy for the SouthField development was "weeks" away.
Bucking US decline, region’s start-ups lure more money
The Boston Globe — April 16, 2010
Venture capital investing in New England increased during the first quarter of the year from the last three months of 2009, in contrast to an overall decline nationwide.
Colliers Meredith & Grew in the News
Colliers Meredith & Grew's 1st Quarter 2010 Market Viewpoint
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Greater Boston Industrial Space Vacancy Rate at 22.8 Percent, Reports Meredith & Grew
BostonSF — April 20, 2010
Colliers Meredith & Grew today provided its 2010 Industrial Snapshot detailing Greater Boston's occupancy and absorption statistics for the North, West and South industrial/R&D markets.
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