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THE 4 FOOD GROUPS 2006-04-01 Staff Writer <strong>RESIDENTIAL<br /> Saving Hollywood</strong><br /> No one was more surprised than the Los Angeles City Council when, in 2002, a private equity partnership called Fox River Land Co. purchased Cahuenga Peak, a tract of land just west of

When in Romania? 2006-04-01 Staff Writer When one sees images of Romania on television, they're usually confined to Dracula and dark, stormy castles in Transylvania. So when a recent broadcast of the British reality show “A Place in the Sun” focused instead on some of the country's charming properties and th

Hoop dreams 2006-04-01 Staff Writer Call it the Magic syndrome.<br /> <br /> Ever since Earvin “Magic” Johnson became a real estate entrepreneur, other veterans of the hardcourt have looked to replicate his success in the property market. Last year, for example, former NBA journeyman Rony Seika

Regulating real estate 2006-04-01 Staff Writer Last month, the <italic>New York Times Magazine</italic>, which has in the past, devoted entire supplements to men's spring fashion or luxury travel, dedicated an entire issue to real estate. Selected topics included the global expansion of the Yello

Allied Capital has made a $28.5 million capital infusion in DVS Intelestream, a services and software provider to television and movie studios.

All eyes are on Barry Sternlicht as he hopes to recreate his past successes with a high-end chain based on Paris' Hotel de Crillon. Can the hotel's storied past lead to an even brighter future? By Aaron Lovell

Private equity real estate firms add value—and earn their carry—by transforming property assets. PERE looks at three real-world examples. By Paul Fruchbom

Although aligning interests is the most critical element in a joint venture, other issues require careful consideration—and a bit of negotiation. By Paul Fruchbom

As the largest human migration in history takes place in China, the world's most populous country is becoming increasingly urbanized—and its second-tier residential market is developing along the way. By Aaron Lovell

For the past thirteen years, Apollo senior partner Lee Neibart has helped build a real estate portfolio that extends from the five boroughs of New York City to the far-flung capitals of Eastern Europe. In his office high above Columbus Circle, Neibart recently sat down with PERE to talk about the evolution of Apollo, the significance of the Time Warner Center and his passion for politics. By Paul Fruchbom