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	Top Stories for the Week of November 24, 2008	Print Full Issue
	Click Here For Regional Coverage Citigroup Said To Consider Sale NEW YORK CITY-Published reports say the largest office tenant in New York will convene a board meeting today to discuss its options, and 'everything is on the table.' REIT Execs Tackle Economy, Market Issues SAN DIEGO-Nareit officials examine the impact of the economic downturn and the credit crunch at the group's annual fall conference. Global Retail Figures Tease, Fall Expected LOS ANGELES-The Q3 retail rates for already-successful markets were at record highs. No spin is possible, though, when staring down a potential years-long slide. WaMu To Lay Off 4,600 in Bay Area, Seattle SAN FRANCISCO-Approximately 1,600 in the Bay Area and another 3,000 in Seattle will add hundreds of thousands of square feet to the sublease markets. Duke Tapped To Lead Wal-Mart BENTONVILLE, AR-The retail giant's 13-year veteran will take over duties from departing president and CEO Lee Scott Jr. on February 1, 2009. Eduardo Castro-Wright, current Walmart US CEO will take Duke's position of vice chair. Attorney Hire Might Save GGP’s Hide CHICAGO-The trust confirms its hire of law firm Sidley Austin for bankruptcy consideration. No filing yet, but such action could be the best bet for solvency. Despite Economy, Sustainability a Priority BOSTON-Two surveys, one co-sponsored by GlobeSt.com, show that sustainability is still a priority in CRE, despite the economic downturn. Retailers Should Expect Rough Times Ahead MIAMI-Experts say an overall nervousness in the market is making retailers delay decisions and consolidate. Report: Two Macklowe Towers Back on Market NEW YORK CITY-A deal to acquire 1540 Broadway and Worldwide Plaza, part of the $7-billion Equity Office portfolio, has reportedly fallen through. Health Care Real Estate Strong Despite Downturn IRVING, TX-Close to 300 participants at RealShare's first Medical Office Buildings conference on Nov. 14 gained information on how to operate in this specialty real estate segment. Print Top Stories

Regional Coverage
Northeast     Print Full Region • Barnes & Noble Cuts 2009 Growth Plans • Notebook: Green Advocates Hopeful Amid Recession • CBRE Realty Trust Makes 1st Acquisition in DC • City Approves LES Rezoning • Green Park Closes on $1.5B in Fannie Mae Loans • Developers Vie for Pier 57 Job • BJ’s To Boost Store Expansion Plans in 2009 • DC Leads in Pipeline Development Survey • Balfour, Concord Win $54M College Contract • Bank Says No to Fed Bailout Money • Sustainable Projects Hold Up Overseas for Now • New LEED Standard Ready for 2009 • ARCWheeler’s $135M Boyd Renovation OK’d • Downtown Community Lauds Fiterman Plan • Paramount Enters JV To Recap Trophy Tower • Mack-Cali Buys $100M of Notes • Centerline: We Plan To Comply • Multifamily Slow, But Outperforms Rest of US	Southwest     Print Full Region • Weingarten, Hines Join In $271M JV • JCPenney Cuts Growth, Continues Sephora Expansion • Experts Say Area Ready For Outlet Mall • 1,000-Room Hotel's Residence Comes To Market • $271M JV Allows REIT To Recycle Capital • DowntownDallas Takes Space at 1M-SF Chase
Midwest     Print Full Region • Cullinan Breaks Ground on $385M Mixed-Use • Goya Foods Moves Into 150,000-SF Warehouse • Wheeling Buys Former Wickes Furniture HQ	West Coast     Print Full Region • Impact of Job Cuts Varies Throughout Region • MGM Mirage Looking to Sell Non-Core Assets • Sluggish Port Activity Weighs on Industrial • Loveman: Sea Change for Casino Companies • AMB Curtails Development, Suspends Q4 Dividend • SunCal Seeks Capital After Bankruptcy Filings • 'Substantial Doubt' About LV Sands Gone • Report Cites Sunstone Dividend from $367M Sale • 3M-SF Mixed-Use Project Up for Approval • MGM Mirage to Anchor $4B Development in Vietnam • Dubai World Gains OK to Up Stake in MGM Mirage
Southeast     Print Full Region • $350M Worth of Loans Up for Bid • Related Group Forms Asset Advisory • Home Depot Reports 8% Comp Sales Decline • Wendy’s/Arby’s Stacks More Space • Landmark Hotel Acquired by Tenant • Ambitious Downtown MXD Approved • Mandarin Sweetens Local Hotel Choices • Urdang Sells Business Centers for $48M • Famous Dave’s Douses Local Flames
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