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The Conference Board confidence index fell to 120.2 in January from 126.6.

The 20 percent tax deduction for LLCs and limited partnerships appears to favor professional real estate firms over individual investors.

The U.S. government pension insurer filed opposition papers against Eddie Lampert’s bid to buy out Sears, reports the Wall Street Journal. Crain’s Chicago Business looks at notable women in commercial real estate. These are among today’s must...

Congressional Democrats are requesting more details about the Treasury plan to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control.

The Landmark Mall will undergo a nearly 6-million-sq.-ft. redevelopment, including the addition of office, hotel and entertainment space.

Anbang is exploring the sale of its Manhattan headquarters.

Both parties want to get Fannie and Freddie out of conservatorship, according to the Wall Street Journal. MGM Resorts plans to evaluate its real estate portfolio this year to maximize its value, reports The Street. These are among today’s must...

The Partnership for the Bay’s Future will seek to preserve and create affordable housing through a $500 million investment fund.

At 850,000 sq. ft., Levi's Plaza is considered one of San Francisco's only true corporate campuses.

A leading economic index fell by 0.1 percent in December, reports MarketWatch. San Francisco is trying to strengthen its earthquake protections, according to San Francisco Chronicle. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial...