News | Institutional Real Estate, Inc.

Investors | Apr 2, 2015

Sears to spin off properties into new REIT

by Zoe Loza

Sears Holdings announced April 1 that the retailer plans to raise $2.5 billion by spinning off at least 254 stores into a real estate investment trust.

Investors | Apr 2, 2015

Illinois TRS commits $350m to energy and real estate funds

by Zoe Loza

The $44.8 billion Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois has made new commitments to energy and real estate investment funds totaling $350 million.

Transactions | Apr 2, 2015

Lend Lease joins $1.6b Singapore development

by Andrea Waitrovich

Lend Lease will take a 30 percent stake in a S$1.67 billion ($1.22 billion) consortium to develop the urban regeneration development site at Paya Lebar Central in Singapore.

Fundraising | Apr 2, 2015

Mapletree holds final close

by Andrea Waitrovich

Mapletree Investments has held a final close for its office fund.

Investors | Apr 2, 2015

Nebraska commits $40m to real estate fund

by Zoe Loza

The Nebraska Investment Council has committed $40 million to a real estate debt fund managed by Torchlight Investors.

Investors | Apr 2, 2015

Rhode Island commits $30m to Lone Star fund

by Zoe Loza

The Rhode Island State Investment Commission committed $30 million to a real estate debt fund managed by Lone Star Funds.

Fundraising | Apr 1, 2015

Blackstone mega-fund to close at a record $15.8b

by Zoe Loza

Blackstone Real Estate Partners VIII is approaching a final closing and has raised $15.8 billion.

Fundraising | Apr 1, 2015

BPE Asia closes inaugural Asia real estate fund

by Andrea Waitrovich

BPE Asia Real Estate has held a final close for its maiden real estate fund.

Research | Apr 1, 2015

Ontario Teachers reports successful 2014

by Zoe Loza

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan's investments returned 11.8 percent in 2014.

Fundraising | Apr 1, 2015

Centennial holds $200m final close for multifamily fund

by Andrea Waitrovich

Centennial Holding Co. has held a final close for its fourth fund.

Fundraising | Apr 1, 2015

Newsline

Sears to spin off properties into new REIT

Illinois TRS commits $350m to energy and real estate funds

Lend Lease joins $1.6b Singapore development

Mapletree holds final close

Nebraska commits $40m to real estate fund

Rhode Island commits $30m to Lone Star fund

Blackstone mega-fund to close at a record $15.8b

BPE Asia closes inaugural Asia real estate fund

Ontario Teachers reports successful 2014

Centennial holds $200m final close for multifamily fund

Nordic fund exceeds equity target

Blackstone buys hotel portfolio for $1.3b

U.S. pension funds co-invest alongside Blackstone

Long Wharf raises equity for fifth fund

Ontario Teachers' CIO will retire June 1

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