Equity Residential, a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the acquisition, development, and management of multifamily properties in the United States. As of December 31, 2007, it owned and invested in 579 properties in 24 states and the District of Columbia consisting of 152,821 units. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income tax to the extent that it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. Equity Residential was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Capmark Financial Group Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. On January 15, 2010, Capmark Investments LP joined Capmark in its Chapter 11 proceedings. Capmark intends to use the reorganization process to implement a restructuring that reduces its corporate debt and maximizes value for its stakeholders.

Essex Property Trust, Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the ownership, operation, management, acquisition, development, and redevelopment of apartment communities primarily in the West Coast of the United States. It has a 90.9% general partner interest in Essex Portfolio, L.P. As of September 4, 2008, the company owned interests in 133 communities comprising 26,790 units, as well as had 1,658 units in active development. The company has elected to be taxed as a REIT and would not be subject to federal income tax on the portion of its income that is distributed to stockholders. Essex Property Trust was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Real estate development is all relative to The Related Companies. The firm develops, manages, and invests in high-end residential, commercial, affordable housing, office, and mixed-use projects all over the US. Related has more than 100 properties in its $12 billion portfolio, from upscale apartment towers across Manhattan and Chicago to urban retail and residential centers in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Florida. The company's business includes development, property management, real estate fund management, sales and marketing, and advisory services.

AGIV Real Estate is fighting a noble battle. Formerly invested in such varied sectors as machinery, energy, and transportation, the company turned its sights towards real estate pursuits. AGIV Real Estate, prior to its 2004 bankruptcy filing, had interests in real property holdings, real estate development, and portfolio management. It sold its majority-owned subsidiary Deutsche Real Estate to a division of Goldman Sachs. The company is embroiled in shareholder struggles but remains in administration.

BEFIMMO provides a home for businesses in Belgium. The company's real estate investments include about 40 office buildings and complexes in Brussels and surrounding areas such as Antwerp, Charleroi, and Mons. The company is a fixed-capital real estate investment trust (SICAFI), which is similar to an American REIT. BEFIMMO focuses on investments in regions served by public transportation. Among its occupants are chemical, pharmaceutical, finance, telecommunication, and retail companies. Customers include Accor, Biomedical Systems, and Sumitomo Bank.

Red Seal Development Corp. (also known as Red Seal Homes), one of Chicagoland’s leading builders of luxury homes, was founded in 1934 by Joe Horwitz. In the housing boom following World War II, Red Seal created large new residential communities in Glenview and Arlington Heights. Under Mr. Horwitz's leadership, the company followed with communities in Deerfield and Northbrook. Mr. Horwitz served as President of the company until 1977.

Link REIT is managed by Link Management Limited. When it comes to shopping, The Link isn't missing a beat. Hong Kong's first real estate investment trust (REIT), Link REIT invests in and manages retail properties and parking garages throughout the territory. The company manages a portfolio of about 180 properties, comprising approximately 11 million sq. ft. of retail space and 80,000 parking spots. Among its notable properties are the Fu Tung Shopping Centre, the Cheung Fat Shopping Centre, and the flagship Lok Fu Plaza. Tenants include restaurants, grocery stores, department stores, and miscellaneous retailers.

Parkridge Holdings invests in and develops commercial real estate throughout Europe. Its portfolio includes office, high-end retail, residential, entertainment, and mixed-use space, primarily in the UK. Parkridge engages in all aspects of development, from land acquisition and design through development and operation. The group has about 60 projects (valued at some E2.5 billion) under development. Parkridge boasts that repeat customers account for 90% of its business. The group has offices in about 10 European countries, including France, Poland, Russia, and Spain.

Big Yellow Group may conjure up an image of giant bananas, but they want their storage properties to be the main appeal. The company owns and operates some 60 self-storage facilities in the UK (and has several more under development), most of which are located in London. Closing in on 3.5 million square feet of space, Big Yellow acquires and develops its distinctive big yellow storage sites at highly visible locations; it offers 24-hour security and unlimited visits to it customers. Expanding outside the UK, the company has acquired property in the United Arab Emirates. In 2009, Big Yellow acquired the 10-unit Armadillo Self Storage portfolio. Big Yellow became a real estate investment trust (REIT) in 2007.

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