State of New York Mortgage Agency offers low down payments, below-market interest rates, longer rate lock periods, and various incentives to encourage borrowers to purchase and renovate properties in need of improvements. SONYMA also provides loans to builders and developers to fund community development and neighborhood preservation projects. Since its inception, the agency has helped more than 150,000 New York families afford housing. Can't afford a penthouse in Trump Tower? You're not alone. That's why the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA), a public benefit corporation, was created by statute in 1970. SONYMA -- pronounced "Sony Mae" -- provides financing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers looking to buy their first home

Colonial Properties Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The firm engages in the acquisition, development, ownership, management, and leasing of commercial real estate properties. It invests in the public equity and real estate markets of the United States. The firm primarily invests in multifamily, office, retail, and for-sale properties. It develops mixed-use communities and merchant build properties. Colonial Properties Trust was founded on July 9, 1993 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Established in 1923, The Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry Company Limited has a long presence in Hong Kong. Pursuant to a corporate restructuring in 1989, the holding company was renamed “Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited”.the company develops and invests in property in China, Hong Kong, and Macao. Additionally, it operates a ferry and shipyard business that consists of a dangerous-goods vehicular ferry service, harbor cruises, and fuel oil trading. Its travel and hotel business offers local and overseas tours, train ticketing, and hotel reservations. The company is also involved in shipbuilding and repairs, property management, financing, and even a floating restaurant. Henderson Land Development bought a nearly one-third stake in the company from Henderson Investment in 2007.

Tian An China Investments develops commercial and residential properties throughout China and Hong Kong. Predominantly a developer of high-rise apartment complexes, Tian An China also invests in and develops villas, office buildings, hotels, and other commercial properties. It also sells cement products. The group's available land bank stands at approximately 5.2 million sq. meters; property development accounts for about two-thirds of all revenues. Hong Kong holding company Allied Properties (H.K.) is Tian An China's largest shareholder.

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT), engages in acquiring, owning, and operating apartment communities primarily in the Sunbelt region of the United States. As of December 31, 2007, Mid-America owned 100% of 137 properties representing 40,248 apartment units. Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. qualifies as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code. As a REIT, it would not be subject to federal income tax to the extent it distributes 90% of taxable income to its shareholders. Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Big Yellow Group may conjure up an image of giant bananas, but they want their storage properties to be the main appeal. The company owns and operates some 60 self-storage facilities in the UK (and has several more under development), most of which are located in London. Closing in on 3.5 million square feet of space, Big Yellow acquires and develops its distinctive big yellow storage sites at highly visible locations; it offers 24-hour security and unlimited visits to it customers. Expanding outside the UK, the company has acquired property in the United Arab Emirates. In 2009, Big Yellow acquired the 10-unit Armadillo Self Storage portfolio. Big Yellow became a real estate investment trust (REIT) in 2007.

Government Properties Income Trust (NYSE: GOV) is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, which owns 53 properties, 43 of which are leased primarily to the U.S. Government and 10 of which are leased to the States of California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota and South Carolina, respectively. Our properties contain approximately 6.5 million rentable square feet and are located in 24 states and the District of Columbia. Most of our properties have been continuously occupied by government tenants since the properties were first acquired, developed or redeveloped. GOV was founded and our shares were listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2009. We have been investment grade rated since 2010 and we are included in the Russell 2000® Index and the MSCI US REIT Index (RMS/RMZ).

Simpson Property Group (and it's parent company Simpson Housing LLLP) was established in 1948 for the purpose of building and operating high quality residential communities in the Southwest. The Company has since become one of the largest privately-held residential developers and managers in the nation and operates throughout the United States and expanding.Simpson Property Group's proven performance, financial strength, and management expertise culminate in a single mission . . . "Commitment to Excellence." For more than 50 years, that mission has served them well as the Simpson name has become synonymous with quality apartment living. They know that creating a superior living environment for residents requires a commitment to excellence in every aspect of their operations -- from choosing desirable locations to providing resort-style amenities accompanied by unparalleled service to residents. With this vision in mind, Simpson Property Group will continue to set the standard in the industry.

Oxford Properties owns stakes in more than 47 million sq. ft. of office, retail, industrial, and multifamily residential space in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's portfolio is worth some $15 billion. Oxford also provides real estate management for its Canadian properties. Among its holdings are about a half-dozen Canadian Fairmont luxury hotels, as well as residential complexes containing more than 250,000 apartment units. Oxford Properties has worked to diversify its portfolio, which is now split half and half between Canada and international locations. Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) owns Oxford Properties, which was founded in 1960.

Americold Realty Trust is keeping temperatures low to make revenues grow. The company owns more than 180 temperature-controlled warehouses that are part of the supply chain serving food producers, distributors, and retailers who rent space to store frozen and perishable food products. A majority of its warehouse facilities are located in the US; they are operated by subsidiary and distribution services provider AmeriCold Logistics. Internationally, Americold Realty Trust owns and operates warehouses in Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. The company acquired more than 50 facilities from VersaCold in 2010. Americold filed to go public, but shelved its plans that year due to market conditions.

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