The financial industry company, houses in Amherst, is seeking 260,000-square-feet of office space.

In what would be another major sports-centered development in North Texas, a McKinney developer is planning a 15,000-seat cricket stadium in Allen. Thakkar Developers and Global Sports Ventures of Philadelphia are planning a news conference for Tuesday afternoon to discuss a project dubbed “Allen Sports Village,” according to a release. Per Thakkar Developers’ website, in … Read more

The Sears Holding Corporation is looking to sell off some of its 649 retail locations in the United States, and Dick’s Sporting Goods could be a possible buyer, according to a report in Bloomberg. The Coraopolis-based sporting goods retailer is one of several companies that expressed interest in purchasing former Sears locations, Bloomberg reported. Other … Read more

The site of a shuttered Rainbow Foods along Lake Street in Minneapolis has become the latest outpost for European grocery chain Aldi.   The Star Tribune reports on the new Aldi store at 2913 26th Ave. S., which opened on Thursday. The Rainbow store didn’t survive the 2014 shakeout of the chain’s exit from the Twin … Read more

Gwynedd Mercy University has nearly doubled its footprint by purchasing a 154-acre property adjacent to its Spring House campus on Sumneytown Pike that was put up for sale last year by Merck & Co. The property includes 157,000 square feet of space and the purchase will allow the university to nearly double its footprint — … Read more

Austin-based Stratus Properties Inc. (Nasdaq: STRS) plans to begin construction on its first Houston-area project this month now that construction financing is lined up. The developer said in a press release this week that subsidiary Stratus Kingwood Place LP entered into a construction loan agreement with Dallas-based Comerica Bank for about $32.9 million. That will … Read more

The Cecil facility is expected to deliver 1.2 million solar panels per year, which is about two solar panels per minute.

A mixed-use project near the corner of Laura Street and Monroe Street was given the thumbs up by the Downtown Development Review Board Thursday. Chamblin Bookmine owner Ron Chamblin received board approval for facade improvements at 225 N. Laura Street, a building he plans to renovate into retail and residential space. The building, which sits next to … Read more

The Austin area can expect more winners and losers in real estate and housing, and companies of all types can expect some blessings and curses after Apple Inc. executes its lofty plans to add thousands of employees in North Austin. ABJ Editor Colin Pope discusses the real estate and corporate ramifications of Apple’s (Nasdaq: AAPPL) … Read more

British Prime Minister Theresa May launched a rescue mission for her ailing Brexit deal Friday, after the European Union rebuffed her request to sweeten the divorce agreement so she can win over hostile lawmakers at home.

U.S. industrial production climbed 0.6 percent on surging output at mines and utilities. But manufacturing production was flat.

This would be the largest of six office projects planned in Wynwood.

U.S. retail sales increased a slight 0.2% in November, as strong sales tied to holiday shopping were offset by lower gasoline prices.

FiberLight LLC signed a 16,124-square-foot lease at Northwinds’ 3000 Summit Place building, which is under construction and on pace to be finished next year.

This was a big year in the Denver arts scene, and 2019 is shaping up to be even better.

Investors to pay $1.2 million for River Road complex.

The project “will allow the development of the property with a mixed use development that will revitalize the streetscape along Peachtree Road,” developer Taylor & Mathis says in plans filed with the city of Brookhaven.

Norfolk Southern Corp. on Dec. 12 completed a nearly year-long and sometimes bumpy ride to relocate its headquarters from Virginia to Atlanta. The deal was forced to navigate the complexities of Atlanta politics, getting hung up in a contentious effort to redevelop downtown’s Gulch, where the railroad giant needed to sell about 16 acres. The relocation … Read more

Action Housing pushing forward with affordable housing projects in the Hill, Lawrenceville and Uptown

Two companies have joined the IT provider in the building.

When it comes to buying property in the Hill Country, some of the most expensive pieces of land are the wineries that have cultivated the region’s reputation for top-notch spirits — as well as substantial profits.

The cloud hosting company had been leasing office space at Pearl for several years.

Designers have added another floor to the planned Hilton Columbus Downton expansion, growing the tower to 28 floors. The design team from Cooper Carry, Meyers + Associates Architecture and Jeffrey Beers presented an updated look for the proposed tower to the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority this week. The project is estimated to cost $190 … Read more

China announced a 90-day suspension on Friday of tariff hikes on U.S. cars, trucks and auto parts following its cease-fire in a trade battle with Washington that threatens global economic growth.

Economic development cannot be impeded by politics, but unfortunately that is what is going on in Madison right now.

For years, people have asked me what is wrong with West Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee.

West Philadelphia Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell has halted the city’s long-awaited remake of the former Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co. building at 4601 Market Street for reasons that include the interest from developers other than Iron Stone, the developer selected through an open bidding process to acquire the 10-acre property. “I’ve got other people who want … Read more

Information was obtained from Metrostudy. Closings are based on deed data in the public record. A small number of projects may not make the list because of incomplete deed information or due to time gaps between closings and filings of the public records. South Florida includes the following metro areas: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm … Read more

Over a Wednesday lunch hour, it was difficult for JoAnne Johnson-Sabir or Juli Kaufmann to take more than a few steps through Sherman Phoenix without someone coming in for a handshake or hug and some conversation.

“We were getting tight on space and it was starting to inhibit growth,” said president Chuck Gohn.

The Southbrook Mall redevelopment — which is being primarily financed by the City of Memphis and Shelby County — is set to have its soft opening next week.

The new year will bring some new opportunities for businesses and business leaders making a difference in our area to be recognized for their outstanding achievements.

The Vernon Manor, built in 1924, was once one of Cincinnati’s premier hotels, playing host to any number of top-flight entertainers who came to town and even appearing in the 1988 movie “Rain Man.”

Information was obtained from Metrostudy. The condo starts list includes “for sale” projects only. Rentals and hotel rooms are excluded. Starts are counted when the condo’s first floor is poured, versus earlier work on the foundation and pilings. South Florida includes the following metro areas: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.

As politicians haggle at a U.N. climate conference in Poland over ways to limit global warming, the industries and machines powering our modern world keep spewing their pollution into the air and water.

Bickering in the Oval Office. Shouting at the Houses of Parliament. Rioting on the Champs-Elysees.

Volkswagen, which last year vied for the title of world’s largest carmaker, says it is on track to beat that performance with a new annual sales record — despite trouble getting vehicles certified for new European emissions tests.

The project, which is scheduled for completion in 2021, is tied to $93 million in community investments.

As New York City and Washington, D.C., prepare for Amazon branch offices, city leaders would be wise to follow Seattle’s lead

Gina Phillips leads the company that is significantly expanding its offerings in the region.

Paul Allen’s diverse projects changed Seattle, and his profound impact on the world still resonates.

The burger chain, which has five locations, will rebrand in 2019 and start to look toward opening new locations.

Experts say eScooters need regulation to ensure they are used and parked in a way that doesn’t impede pedestrians or other modes of transportation.

Anticipating a fifth straight weekend of violent protests, Paris’ police chief said Friday that armored vehicles and thousands of officers will be deployed again in the French capital this weekend.

Bleary-eyed after almost two weeks of negotiations, officials from almost 200 countries on Friday discussed the first comprehensive draft agreement to emerge at the U.N. climate talks in Poland, mindful that the clock was ticking to reach a deal.

The Latest on Brexit (all times local):

In back-to-back votes against Saudi Arabia, the Senate delivered an unusual rebuke of President Donald Trump’s response to the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and signaled new skepticism from Capitol Hill toward the longtime Middle East ally.

World stock markets slipped Friday after China reported weaker-than-expected economic data, stirring up worries about the state of the world’s second largest economy.

Construction has started on a massive water park and conference center in Round Rock. Georgetown is closer to getting an Italian village right off I-35. Cedar Park wants to move a major road to create a walkable hub for shops and restaurants. Williamson County is booming; here’s a guide to some of the biggest projects … Read more

Set to start construction soon on One Beale, the project’s developers are seeking another round of public assistance. Carlisle Corp. is asking for a $990,000 grant from the Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC). The grant would come on top of assistance for a parking garage and the 20-year tax break a DMC board gave the project … Read more