In 2007 C-BASS bought Fieldstone Investment Corporation, which signaled the beginning of the end when Fieldstone's mortgage unit declared bankruptcy. C-BASS could not meet lenders' margin calls and had to throw in the towel itself and begin liquidation. It filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2010. When the subprime market got fishy, C-BASS had to be thrown back. Credit-Based Asset Servicing and Securitization (C-BASS) purchased and securitized credit-sensitive and nonperforming single-family residential mortgages, investing in whole loans, subordinated securities, and properties on the verge of being foreclosed upon. It also developed loan-default management technology.

BEFIMMO provides a home for businesses in Belgium. The company's real estate investments include about 40 office buildings and complexes in Brussels and surrounding areas such as Antwerp, Charleroi, and Mons. The company is a fixed-capital real estate investment trust (SICAFI), which is similar to an American REIT. BEFIMMO focuses on investments in regions served by public transportation. Among its occupants are chemical, pharmaceutical, finance, telecommunication, and retail companies. Customers include Accor, Biomedical Systems, and Sumitomo Bank.

Foremark helps its clients in the restaurant industry choose and develop properties across the US. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, contracting, and other services. Foremark Development Services offers management services for restaurant construction and development. The company has served such diverse clients as CEC Entertainment (Chuck E. Cheese pizza parlors), California Pizza Kitchen, Roy's Restaurants, and Panda Express.

Land Securities Group PLC, a real estate investment trust, engages in the ownership, development, and management of commercial properties primarily in the United Kingdom. It provides customers with access to retail units in shopping centers, retail warehouses, shops, and other regional properties. The company also offers customers with access to offices and creates office developments supporting complementary uses, such as retail, public space, and residential. In addition, Land Securities Group enables customers to outsource the construction and maintenance of buildings, as well as leasing, developing, managing, refurbishing, repairing, and maintaining properties, facilities, and land in the area of public private partnership in sectors, such as education, waste defense training, and local government infrastructure. The company also involves in urban community development operations through its multi-billion pound development program, transforming regional city centers and key sites in Central London. As of December 31, 2007, its property portfolio comprised 1.7 million square meters of retail accommodation; 1.1 million square meters of office and retail accommodation; and 3.1 million square meters properties in property outsourcing partnerships. Land Securities Group PLC was founded in 1944 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Developers Diversified Realty Corporation (DDR) operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the United States. The company engages in acquiring, developing, redeveloping, owning, leasing, and managing shopping centers, mini-malls, and lifestyle centers. As of February 5, 2007, it owned or managed approximately 461 shopping centers and 7 business centers, as well as 1,170 acres of undeveloped land. The company qualifies as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. As a REIT, the company would not be subject to federal income tax to the extent that it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders. DDR was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio.

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.

Henry Boot PLC is primarily involved in construction and property development. It operates through four subsidiaries. Henry Boot's Hallam Land Management unit plans and promotes land opportunities for residential development throughout the UK. Design/build work in northern England is handled by Henry Boot Construction. Henry Boot Developments develops commercial and residential property. The group also offers construction equipment for rent or sale through its Banner Plant arm. The company traces its roots to 1886, when Henry Boot started a one-man construction business.

First Mortgage issues and purchases mortgage loans. Founded in 1975, the company originates loans for the purchase or refinancing of single-family residences. The company offers conventional, jumbo, and nonconforming loans, as well as loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the Veterans Administration (VA). First Mortgage has more than 15 offices in California. The company is also an approved lender of the state's Public Employees' Retirement System, its State Teachers' Retirement System, and the state Housing Finance Agency.

Keppel Land Limited is the property arm of Keppel Corporation, one of Singapore’s largest multi-national groups with key businesses in offshore and marine, infrastructure, and property.With beginnings dating back to 1890, Keppel Land is today one of Asia’s premier property companies, recognised for its sterling portfolio of award-winning residential developments and investment grade commercial properties, and high standards of corporate governance and transparency.

Coldwell Banker was founded during a housing crisis following the 1906 California Earthquake. Now a part of international real estate group Realogy Corporation, the firm's franchise members provide residential property brokerage services as well as refinancing and related support services. Upscale arm Coldwell Banker Previews International markets and sells luxury homes and resorts. There are more than 3,500 independently owned and operated Coldwell Banker offices in the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

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