NEW YORK CITY-Access to the capital markets is keeping REITs at the top of the food chain in this environment, says Cap Lease's McDowell.

One of the biggest retail real estate shows of the year starts today, and GlobeSt.com is covering it from various angles.

PHILADELPHIA-The area's apartment-sector vacancy rates dropped throughout the year and are expected to fall to 5.5%, according to Marcus & Millichap.

PHILADELPHIA-The owner of Waterfront Square sold 29 or 35 available condos at a recent auction to see what the market dictated, reports the <i>Philadelphia Inquirer</i>.

The 220-store chain is going private, and the price could get driven up depending on future bids.

HORSHAM, PA-The special servicer sees the appetite for CMBS coming back in a big way.

SPRINGFIELD, PA-The firm's Marple Crossroads center is now 95% leased after seeing many big names vacate the development.

NEW YORK CITY-Office will recover last compared to multifamily, industrial and retail, according to Grubb &amp; Ellis' 2011 forecast on the industry.