Edition: U.S. / Global

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Commercial Real Estate

Waking Up Louisville’s Downtown

Kentucky’s largest city is undergoing a boom in renovation and construction that includes hotels, residences, entertainment outlets and fine dining.

Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Notable properties that have been recently listed for sale, sold or leased.

A Trump Makeover for Washington’s Old Post Office

With a 60-year lease, the Trump Organization is renovating and converting the landmark 1899 building in the Federal Triangle into a luxury hotel.

In Minneapolis, a Blueprint for a Bustling Downtown

The construction of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium has become the impetus for resuscitating a barren stretch of the city’s downtown.

In Search of Space and Creativity, a Start-Up Is Headed to Brooklyn

While Livestream found a building in Bushwick uniquely suited to its needs, other start-ups are finding it hard to get space in Brooklyn.

Jersey City Sues Port Authority Over Taxes on Property

Jersey City is seeking more than $300 million in unpaid taxes from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Alarm Over Istanbul’s Building Boom

Real estate development in the Turkish city, fueled by cheap money and official encouragement, reminds some of what happened in Spain and Ireland.

The 30-Minute Interview

Steven Spinola

Mr. Spinola is the president of the Real Estate Board of New York, or Rebny, the industry’s leading trade association in the city with about 15,000 members.

The 30-Minute Interview

Joseph A. McMillan Jr.

Mr. McMillan is a founder of DDG, an investment, architecture, construction and development firm that focuses mainly on residential and mixed-use projects.

The 30-Minute Interview

Kathryn A. Korte

Ms. Korte is the chief executive and president of Sotheby’s International Realty, a residential brokerage firm that specializes in luxury property.