John Salustri

TAMPA, FL-The bulk of the properties--13--goes to Hospitality Properties Trust while the remaining two flip to Strategic Hotel Capital. The disposition brings the total number of assets sold to 121 since the firm began its disposition strategy. The locally based Plasencia Group advised the group on the sale.

NEW YORK CITY-There's a rush to lock in rental rates before the inevitable climb, says C&W's Ken Krasnow. For now, it's helping fuel a growth spurt for much of the Manhattan office market.

NEW YORK CITY-Tunnel traffic is the primary reason for Goldman Sachs' decision to drop plans for its $2-billion Downtown headquarters. But a Manhattan home is still in the cards, say company spokespeople.

NEW YORK CITY-Tunnel traffic is the primary reason for Goldman Sachs' decision to drop plans for its $2-billion Downtown headquarters. But a Manhattan home is still in the cards, say company spokespeople.

NEW YORK CITY-Brett Greenberg comes to the locally based REIT to oversee its leasing needs. His resume also includes a stint as broker at Grubb.

NEW YORK CITY-Tishman Speyer is the winning bidder for the MetLife Building at 200 Park Ave., sources tell GlobeSt.com. The site went for "just above $1.7 billion."

NEW YORK CITY-Tishman Speyer is the winning bidder for the MetLife Building at 200 Park Ave., sources tell GlobeSt.com. The site went for "just above $1.7 billion."

Establishing REITs in Europe has been a real uphill fight.