Spirit Finance Corporation,a real estate investment trust (REIT), the company specializes in single-tenant, free-standing properties such as restaurants and gas stations; it owns or has financed more than 1,000 that are leased to retail, distribution, and service-oriented firms in more than 40 states. Spirit, founded in 2003, also offers commercial mortgage, business, and construction loans and equipment financing. An investment group led by Australia's Macquarie Bank and Iceland-based Kaupthing Bank acquired Spirit Finance in 2007 for some $3.5 billion including debt.

Since 1849, Nottingham Building Society has had a proud tradition of putting its customers first. The principles of the founders were to promote the culture of home ownership whilst providing a safe haven for savings. Over 160 years later, these ideals have helped The Nottingham grow to become a top 20 building society and influence why it intends remaining a traditional building society.With a network of branches in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire, Nottingham Building Society is one of the most successful regional building societies in the UK.

LREIT was established in 2002. Contrary to its name, Lanesborough REIT (LREIT) doesn't invest in lanes and boroughs. Instead, the real estate investment trust invests in primarily residential properties and other real estate in Canada. It owns some 25 apartment buildings and a handful of commercial and senior housing properties. Many of its residential assets are located in Fort McMurray, Alberta, a boomtown gateway to one of the world's largest proven oil reserves. The REIT hasn't been immune to the effects of the overall real estate decline, though. In 2009 it sold more than a dozen properties to raise funds for debt repayments and to shore up working capital.

The Richard E. Jacobs Group has long been one of the nation’s most established and respected owners, developers, and managers of commercial real estate. It was founded in 1955 by the late Richard E. Jacobs and his late brother David H. Jacobs and is headquartered in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. The Jacobs Group was among the early pioneering companies in the development of major enclosed regional shopping malls across America.

Terreno Realty has its eye set on acquiring industrial real estate. The company invests in and operates industrial properties in major US coastal markets, including Southern California, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, New Jersey/New York City, Washington, DC/Baltimore, and South Florida. Types of real estate it targets include warehouse and distribution facilities, flex buildings for light manufacturing and research and development, and transportation and shipping centers. The company took itself public in February 2010 in an effort to capitalize on a distressed market ripe with foreclosures and troubled loans.

The Bonita Bay Group plans, develops, sells, and manages master-planned communities in southwestern Florida. The company's resort-style, luxury communities feature single-family homes and condominiums with prices that range from $200,000 to more than $2 million, as well as marinas and more than a dozen golf courses. The company also operates a title company, an amenities management firm, and an irrigation water utility, among other businesses. It was founded by the late David Shakarian, who proposed the first development in 1984.

Mapeley governs properties the government (and others) occupies. The company invests in and manages UK real estate, targeting government and commercial tenants with large-scale management needs. Its portfolio includes more than 1,600 properties valued at more than 2 billion ($3 billion). Tenants include Abbey National and government agencies such as the Identity and Passport Service and HM Revenue & Customs. Properties are located in most major cities throughout the UK. Mapeley was founded in 1999. Fortress Investment Group owns some 75% of Mapeley.

The Corcoran Group has exemplified a steadfast commitment to service, creativity and hard work. The company was founded in 1973 as New York City began an historic transition from being a market predominately composed of rentals to one of individual ownership. Corcoran grasped the implications of this change by targeting specific neighborhoods and concentrating on higher-end properties. With that strategy, we quickly rose to prominence and thanks also to the acquisition of major real estate companies in Manhattan and Brooklyn, today we are the largest residential real estate firm in New York City.

Founded in 1992 by our parent company, international investment firm Capital Guidance, we are one of the nation’s leading investors, developers and operators of retail and mixed-use real estate. Our portfolio includes 20 million square feet across the United States and we employ over 200 dedicated professionals.At Madison Marquette our projects are distinctive and create a real sense of place for the communities they serve. We think creatively about how to transform each property while strictly adhering to disciplined standards of performance and quality. As a result, our 15-year track record is among the best in the industry. We are headquartered in Washington, D.C. and maintain a local presence in the major markets where we invest and operate, including offices in Philadelphia, New York, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Charlotte and Seattle. Our affiliate, Madison Retail Group, provides specialty leasing and tenant representation services from their headquarters in Washington, D.C. and New York City.

Binswanger has successfully implemented worldwide real estate strategies for some of the world’s most demanding multinational clients. With offices on five continents, we span the globe. Our real estate professionals traverse varied political and economic landscapes, crossing borders, cultures and language barriers, to meet the needs of there clients

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