Real State Journal

How Six Deals Weathered the Slump
The global economic crisis has taken its toll on real-estate deals in practically every market. Here is a scorecard of how some of them fared this year.


Office Rents Slide on Drop in Demand
Office rents declined throughout the U.S. as business slowed and landlords grappled with a growing expanse of empty space.


General Growth Switches Counsel
General Growth changed its bankruptcy counsel to Weil Gotshal, parting with Sidley Austin.


L.A. Luxury Hotels Brace for Downturn
Los Angeles's newest luxury hotels are showing signs of strain as room occupancy rates fall.


For REITs, 2009 Is Year of Survival
REITs have suffered their worst year on record, with a key index down 40%. Industry experts see a rebound in '09.