Douglas Jemal was born in Brooklyn, New York, and came to Washington, DC, in 1966. Mr. Jemal began his career in the retail trade with a small store on 7th Street, NW. He soon expanded into the electronics and music business. By the mid-1980’s he had created one of the most successful retail electronics chains in the nation.

Zamias Services provides real estate services from Z to A. The firm invests in, leases, and manages retail and residential properties such as big-box shopping centers, malls, and apartment complexes primarily in Pennsylvania. The company also provides accounting and collection services and asset management. Zamias typically buys underperforming assets or develops in distressed areas, allowing it to turn the properties into more profitable ventures. Its owns more than 50 shopping centers, in addition to apartments, hotels, and industrial properties in about a dozen states. Affiliate company George D. Zamias Developer develops the firm's properties. Zamias Services, which is owned by the Zamias family.

Macklowe Properties, the Big Apple has gone a bit rotten. The investment company made a name for itself as developer, renovater, and manager of Midtown Manhattan real estate. It invested in upscale residential and office buildings, including the GM Building which it bought in 2003 for $1.4 billion (the most ever paid for an office building in the US). In 2008, the debt-ridden company sold the GM Building and several other assets at a loss. Its portfolio now includes about a half-dozen properties, including more for-sale properties. Creditors including Deutsche Bank have also sought foreclosures for unpaid mortgages. Macklowe was founded in the mid-1960s by chairman emeritus Harry Macklowe.

Whitestone REIT, a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the investment and operation of retail, office, and warehouse properties located in the Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Phoenix metropolitan areas. As of March 31, 2008, it owned and operated 37 properties. Whitestone REIT has elected to be treated as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income tax, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. Whitestone REIT, formerly known as Hartman Commercial Properties REIT, was founded in 1998 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Ballymore Properties invests in and develops commercial, residential, and mixed-use real estate in the UK, Ireland, and Central Europe. Founded in 1982 as a residential builder, the company rapidly entered the commercial market and is considered the largest international developer in Ireland. It is also a major property owner in London's Docklands and other districts; the company partnered with Canary Wharf and British Waterways to develop the 4 billion Wood Wharf commercial development, of which it owns a 25% stake.

One Liberty Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in the acquisition, ownership, and management of commercial real estate properties in the United States. The companyâ's property portfolio includes retail furniture stores, as well as industrial, office, flex, health and fitness, and other properties. As of March 31, 2008, it owned 67 properties; holds a 50% tenancy in common interest in 1 property; and owns 4 properties through joint ventures. The company has elected to be treated as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income tax, if it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. One Liberty Properties was founded in 1982 and is based in Great Neck, New York.

K. Wah International Holdings Limited ("KWIH"; stock code: 0173), listed in Hong Kong in 1987*, is the property flagship of K. Wah Group. With a property portfolio encompassing premium residential developments, Grade-A office towers, arcades, hotels and serviced apartments, KWIH has a presence in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Southeast Asia.

Capital Trust, Inc. is a finance and investment management company focused on the commercial real estate industry. Capital Trust's professionals combine extensive real estate experience and capital markets expertise with a broad network of relationships to originate, underwrite, structure, close and manage real estate-related debt and other investments.Since its inception in 1997, Capital Trust has established itself as a leader in the field of commercial real estate finance. Capital Trust has one of the deepest and most experienced investment management teams in the sector, led by Stephen D. Plavin (CEO), Geoffrey G. Jervis (CFO) and Thomas C. Ruffing (COO).Capital Trust is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CT" and is headquartered in New York City. The company is organized as a real estate investment trust (REIT).

Franklin Street Properties Corp. provides real estate and investment banking/investment services in the United States. The company’s Real Estate Operations segment involves in real estate rental operations, leasing, and secured financing of real estate for interim acquisition or other property financing, as well as provides asset management, property management, property acquisitions, dispositions, and development. As of December 31, 2008, it owned and operated a portfolio of 29 real estate properties, which include 28 office buildings and 1 industrial use property. The company’s Investment Banking/Investment Services segment involves in the structuring of real estate investments and broker/dealer services that include the organization of Sponsored real estate investment trusts (REITs), the acquisition and development of real estate on behalf of Sponsored REITs, and the raising of capital to equitize the Sponsored REITs through sale of preferred stock in private placements. This segment offers investment banking/investment services primarily to institutions and high net-worth individuals. The company has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income tax, provided it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. Franklin Street Properties Corp. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

Intervest Retail SA Company Profile Intervest Retail keeps both eyes squarely fixed on Belgian shopping destinations. The firm buys up retail properties throughout the country, particularly buildings in inner-city neighborhoods. Intervest additionally considers retail warehouses, shopping centers, and factory outlets for addition to its portfolio. Some 47% of the firm's holdings is comprised of retail warehouses, while 37% is represented by inner-city shops; it is most active in the cities of Flanders (61%), Wallonia (27%), and Brussels (12%). Intervest Retail was established in 1987.

Inviting Real Estate Agents, Job Placements Agents, Educational Institutes, Software Service Providers, Real Estate Builders, Marriage Bureaus, Travel Agents, Restaurant Owners, Health & Fitness Centers and other Local Businesses to Post a FREE Classified Advertisement on Cootera.com Classifieds Website.