Hawaii
CBRE Promotes Philip Voorhees to Vice Chairman
CBRE promoted Philip Voorhees to Vice Chairman, the highest producer ranking at the firm. Voorhees heads the National Retail Partners–… Read more
Blackstone Sells Orlando Resort for $900M
A newly-formed joint venture among funds managed by Honolulu-based Trinity Real Estate Investments LLC and funds managed by Elliott Management… Read more
As the Lava Flow Slows, What Happens to Hawaii’s New Land?
By Glen M.W. Trowbridge and Rachel Hable, First American Title Insurance Company After three months of volcanic activity from the… Read more
Howard Hughes Closes on $700M Credit Facility
The Howard Hughes Corporation has closed on a secured, non-recourse corporate credit facility with loan proceeds of up to $700… Read more
JLL Makes Leadership Changes to Hotels Group
JLL named Gilda Perez-Alvarado CEO of the firm’s Americas Hotels & Hospitality Group. Senior Managing Directors Jeffrey Davis and John Strauss have also been promoted… Read more
Which State’s Infrastructure is the Worst?
Regardless of one’s political affiliation, polarized politics unite on a single topic: the importance of infrastructure spending. According to a… Read more
Ben Symons Joins Lendlease LA Team
Lendlease expanded its SoCal team with the appointment of Ben Symons (pictured) as General Manager of its construction business in Los Angeles.… Read more
Workers Exit California Labor Force, Unemployment Remains Near Record Lows
California’s unemployment rate remains at a record low of 4.2% in the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report.… Read more
What’s Driving Strong Deal Pace of U.S. Hotels?
U.S. hotel transaction volumes reached more than $11.9 billion in Q1 2018, a 93% increase over last year, according to… Read more
Hawaii State Hospital Plans New $140M Psychiatric Facility
The Hawaii Department of Health plans to build a new $140-million Hawaii State Hospital inpatient psychiatric facility in Kaneohe, HI.… Read more
CoastWood Capital Adds Tenants at Hawaiian Outlet Property
San Francisco-based CoastWood Capital Group, LLC is bringing new restaurant establishments and globally-known retailers to Outlets of Maui. Waikiki Brewing… Read more
Trinity Merger Corp. Completes $345M Public Offering
Honolulu, HI-based Trinity Merger Corp. closed an initial public offering (IPO) in which it raised gross proceeds of $345 million. The… Read more
Urban Hospitals Don’t Make the Grade for Safety, Says New Report
Most urban hospitals fall down on the job when it comes to patient safety measures, according to the latest Hospital… Read more
U.S. Construction Costs Are Rising
Comparing the first quarter of 2017 to 2018, construction costs are going up. According to a report published by Rider Levett… Read more
San Antonio: We’re No. 6! In Solar
An analysis issued by Environment America has placed San Antonio No. 6 for installed solar capacity in the United States.… Read more
Trio of Hawaiian Retail Assets Acquired for $254M
Honolulu, HI-based Alexander & Baldwin acquired three retail centers from Newport Beach, CA-based Terramar Retail Centers, LLC for $254 million, including… Read more
The Effect of Trump’s Presidency on His Real Estate
In an effort to see how and if President Trump’s status as President is affecting his real estate holdings, realtor.com… Read more
Hyatt Sells San Francisco Hotel in Three-Property, $1B Deal
The Grand Hyatt San Francisco was part of a trio of hotel properties divested by Hyatt Hotels Corporation to Host… Read more
California’s Livability Ranking Dips to Four-Year Low
California’s livability slipped to a four-year low in Gallup’s annual “Well-Being Index” poll that ranks the nation’s states for quality… Read more