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	Top Stories for the Week of January 5, 2009	Print Full Issue
	Click Here For Regional Coverage Industry Asks: Whither TARP in 2009? WASHINGTON, DC-The industry is hoping Congress may borrow a few moves made by the Federal Reserve recently in its ongoing support for AIG. 2009 Ushers in New USGBC Methodology WASHINGTON, DC-The US Green Building Council will be giving the building industry a clearer idea of forthcoming standards with its new system. Wachovia, BofA Deals Close as Banks Consolidate CHARLOTTE, NC-Bank of America is now the country’s largest bank, with assets of about $2.7 trillion. DDR Says It’s Hanging in There CLEVELAND- Developers Diversified has continued to refinance loans, raising approximately $1.2 billion in new mortgages. Oil Prices To Impact Real Estate in 2009 HOUSTON-Lower oil prices could slow real estate more in the coming year. Rising Consumer Confidence Can’t Save Retail GAINESVILLE, FL-Experts say the latest five-point increase in consumer confidence is short-lived. South Florida CRE to Continue Plunge in 2009 MIAMI-Limited debt availability and declining property values will cause the market to continue its downward trajectory. Print Top Stories

Regional Coverage
Northeast     Print Full Region • GMAC Completes ResCap Debt Exchange • Trump Entertainment Gets Extension on Deadline • MuniMae Selling Off Non-Core Operations • Fitch Boosts Rating on NY Housing Bonds • Offshore Breezes Could Power 300,000 Homes • Report: Trump Casinos May Miss Deadline • Lockhart: TARP Dispersement to Get Creative • The Tough Market--and Beyond • SL Green Cuts Q4 Dividend • Mayor Plans to Green Jersey City • DC Seeks Developers for 11 Excess School Facilities • Costa Named Commish of GSA Public Buildings Service • Manhattan Awash in Sublease Space • Report: Expect More Retail Fallout	Southwest     Print Full Region • Developer Closes On 68-Acre North Austin Site • Expect More Phoenix Market Pain in 2009 • Tulsa Developer Secures $30M for Retail Project • Airport Is Bright Spot in Local Economy • OKC Likely To Be OK In '09 • Medical Office To Continue Strong In 2009
Midwest     Print Full Region • Lowe's Bolsters Blue Ridge Crossing Mix • 612,000-SF Chunk of Southlands Trades for $161M • Retailers Lease More at Burr Ridge Center	West Coast     Print Full Region • Kill Option Remains for $137M Gilead-EFI Deal • W Hotel Developers On Track for Q4 Opening • Work Stops on Second Centennial Office Tower • Costco Leases 128,000 SF Near LAX From AMB • City Center Stays Strong for Shorenstein • Retail Sales Slow, Outlook Stays Positive • Vegas Industrial Vacancy Continues Slow Climb
Southeast     Print Full Region • Apartment Sales Finish Strong in December • Absorption Causes Concern in Office Sector • Colliers Arnold Expands Property Management Division • Downtown Loses Highly Anticipated Whole Foods • Post Sells Apartment Community for $22M • Regency Centers Wades Into Water Savings
Departments
Executive Watch: "Embrace the challenge in 2009."
UpClose: RCS’ Friedman On Retail Leases
Commentary: Palisades Financial's Bergstein