For the first time, a REIT that holds assets in a JV can elect to value those assets at a "fair value" accounting standard. The rule is effective with an entity's first fiscal year that begins after Nov. 15, 2007, according to the Financial Accounting Standard Board.

BALTIMORE-The sale can be counted among the largest portfolio deals in the city this year, with a total square footage of 572,756.

MCLEAN, VA-Kettler owns the ground leases for the three multifamily buildings already developed on the property.

MCLEAN, VA-Kettler owns the ground leases for the three multifamily buildings already developed on the property.

WASHINGTON, DC-Blake Real Estate expects it will raise rents $2 to $2.50 per sf when the renovations are complete.

BALTIMORE-The acquisitions increases AMB's footprint in the Baltimore/Washington area by 25%.

MCLEAN, VA-Gilbert has been responsible for sourcing and closing $5 billion of acquisitions for JER Partners since 2003.

WASHINGTON, DC-Pension funds, other institutional investors are expected to be significant investors in this sleeper asset class.