Real Estate Weekly: COPTs revenue slumps as leasing proves challenging

Corporate Office Properties Trust of Columbia, a real estate investment trust, reported second-quarter funds from operations fell to $38.9 million, or 53 cents per diluted share, from $46.9 million, or 67 cents per diluted share, in the 2009 period. FFO, a key measure of a REITs performance, adds depreciation and amortization back into earnings. Officials said [...]

Schnitzer sells two big properties for more than $300M

Schnitzer West, one of the region's biggest developers, sold two major holdings in Bellevue and Seattle Friday for a total of more than $300 million.

Fed reports economic slowdown in some areas

The Federal Reserve said U.S. economic growth slowed in some areas over the past two months, dragged down by commercial real estate and the expiration of a tax credit for home buyers. "Economic activity has continued to increase, on balance, since the... Federal Reserve System - United States - Commercial property - Economic growth - Economic

Business Sellers Maximize the Transaction Value through Deal Structuring

Charlotte - Selling a privately held business is often romanticized as face-to-face negotiations over business valuations and purchase price. Whether small or large, these transactions can be extremely complex and require a great deal of work behind the scenes.

Jerry Chautin: Uniquely Crafted Business Plans Are Needed to Raise Capital

Now is the time to think about dusting off your old business plan as the economy improves. A business plan is required to obtain a loan or venture capital. It is uniquely designed as a sales tool to get financing.