Transwestern Realty Finance is actually Midwestern but realty finance is the name of the game. The Chicago company, a newly formed real estate investment trust (REIT), plans to originate, acquire, and manage loans and other debt backed by US commercial real estate. It plans to make most of the loans itself targeting experienced borrowers with a good track record; it will also acquire undervalued debt. The company, which filed an IPO in 2009, believes a combination of tight credit markets and government assistance programs will help it succeed. Transwestern Realty Finance will be managed by Transwestern Realty Finance Partners, which has about a dozen investment funds and nearly $4 billion in equity capital.

Noddle Development uses its noodle to develop and manage commercial property in about 20 states across the US. The company has built or bought nearly 100 shopping centers and a half dozen office buildings, primarily in Iowa and Nebraska. Noddle owns about 3 million sq. ft. and manages another 3 million sq. ft. of leasable area. The shopping centers feature tenants such as Kmart, Walgreen, and Wal-Mart, among others. Noddle Development offers architectural, construction, financing, leasing, management, and marketing services.

Boston Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT), together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership and development of office properties. Its properties are located in Boston, Massachusetts; Washington, D.C.; midtown Manhattan, New York; San Francisco, California; and Princeton, New Jersey. As of December 31, 2008, the company owned interests in 147 properties, totaling approximately 49.8 million net rentable square feet and structured parking for vehicles containing approximately 11.2 million square feet. Its properties also included 143 office properties, 1 hotel, and 3 retail properties. In addition, the company owned or controlled an undeveloped land totaling approximately 509.3 acres. Boston Properties, Inc. has elected to be taxed as REIT under the Internal Revenue Code and would not be subject to federal income taxes, if it distributes approximately at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. Boston Properties, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

United Capital Corp. engages in the investment and management of real estate properties. The company also operates hotels, as well as manufactures and sells engineered products. Its Real Estate Investment and Management segment invests in and manages real estate properties, as well as engages in making short-term loans secured by desirable properties. This segment owns properties that are leased primarily as department stores, shopping centers, restaurants, and office buildings; and properties available for sale and lease, as well as owns day-care centers in New York City.

Carter was founded in 1958 as Pope & Carter by Frank Carter and Ewell Pope as Atlanta's first pure commercial real estate brokerage firm. By 1976, Carter & Associates had formed as an independent entity, with Frank Carter as Chairman and CEO. A third-generation Atlantan born in 1925, founder Frank Carter always demonstrated integrity, commitment, and excellence in his actions and instilled those values in Carter's associates. Through Frank's vision and leadership during the 1970s and 1980s, Carter became one of the nation's leading development and real estate brokerage firms.

American Realty Investors, a New York Stock Exchange Company (NYSE: ARL), maintains a 38-year commitment to greater shareholder value through the acquisition, financing, operation and sale of real estate and real estate assets.American Realty is highly diverse in location, with a portfolio of properties strategically located throughout the United States. Its holdings include apartments, office buildings, retail centers and parcels of land. At the time of purchase, acquisitions are often referred to as "undervalued" or "underdeveloped." Under ARL ownership, value is added through physical improvements as well as management improvements. The result is increased income through higher rental and occupancy rates and increased income.ARL was formed through the business combination of American Realty Trust, Inc. and National Realty, L.P.

Steadfast Income REIT knows the need for affordable housing is one constant in real estate. Steadfast Income REIT, Inc., operating as an umbrella partnership real estate investment trust (UPREIT), was formed to invest in multifamily residential properties with a focus on the middle-income, senior, and government-assisted housing across the US. The REIT is also open to buying industrial warehouses and other real estate. Steadfast Secure Income REIT is externally advised by Steadfast Income Advisor; both are part of the Steadfast Companies real estate group. Steadfast Income REIT went public in 2010. Steadfast Income REIT, Inc. plans to use proceeds from the stock offering to build its portfolio; it bought its first property soon after the IPO.

Gladstone Commercial Corporation is closely affiliated with management investment firm Gladstone Capital, which is also headed by chairman and CEO David Gladstone.Gladstone Commercial will gladly buy your commercial property, or lease you some if you need a business home. A real estate investment trust (REIT), Gladstone invests in commercial and industrial real estate properties and long-term commercial mortgages. The company owns more than 50 properties across the US with assets that include office buildings, warehouses, retail, and manufacturing facilities. Gladstone predominantly leases to small and midsized businesses; most properties carry triple-net leases

Elbit Imaging Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the initiation, construction, operation, management, and sale of commercial and entertainment centers, and other mixed-use projects in central and eastern Europe, and India. It also operates and manages hotels primarily in European cities. In addition, the company engages in the research and development, production, and marketing of magnetic resonance imaging guided focused ultrasound treatment equipment; distribution and marketing of fashion apparel and accessories in Israel; and venture capital investments business.

Among the country's largest real estate investment trusts (REITs), Mack-Cali Realty Corporation is a leading owner, manager, and developer of class A office properties. The Company's property portfolio consists of approximately 32.2 million square feet of primarily office and office/flex buildings in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, as well as close to 11 million square feet of land to accommodate additional commercial development.With debt-free ownership of the bulk of its portfolio, Mack-Cali is able to offer a faster and more streamlined leasing process. In addition, the Company is vertically integrated, providing a full range of leasing, property management, construction, legal, space planning, and architectural services. Mack-Cali’s strong financial position, superior properties, and award-winning building management all combine to instill confidence in even the most challenging of markets. Explore this section to find out why Mack-Cali office buildings are home to some of the world's finest companies.

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