February 8, 2011 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania will hold its Spring Members Meeting on Wednesday, April 27th and Thursday, April 28th at The Rittenhouse in Philadelphia. The meeting is going to cover major economic issues with experts on panels replying to questions and addressing important topics related to property markets, capital markets and the economy. Andrew […]
Read moreJanuary 10, 2011 | In Andrew Farkas
Former Insignia Financial Group CEO Andrew Farkas is “on to the next new thing; he’s focused on capital markets,” CB Richard Ellis CEO Ray Wirta stated. Farkas stayed on throughout the merger of Insignia Financial Group with CBRE, but decided to leave the firm completely in order to focus his attention on his entity, Island […]
Read moreDecember 20, 2010 | In Andrew Farkas
C-III Asset Management LLC records ABOVE AVERAGE rankings in the category commercial primary and multifamily housing revenue bond servicer from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services. In addition, it was ranked STRONG as a commercial mortgage special servicer. According to the rating service, these rankings are stable and will not be subject to change in the near […]
Read moreDecember 1, 2010 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group
Only a year ago, the climate in Albany for the real estate industry seemed ever more threatening. The governor actually lived in a rent-regulated apartment and was proud of it. Democrats in the Assembly had prepared an onerous series of bills to strengthen rent rules. The Senate was in Democratic hands and passage of the […]
Read moreOctober 19, 2010 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group Island Global Yachting
Island Global Yachting (IGY) announces the addition of Palmas del Mar Yacht Club, PR, expanding its Caribbean network of luxury yachting destinations. “We are excited to welcome Palmas del Mar to the IGY family. Experiencing the staff’s hospitality and warm nature, combined with the marina’s megayacht capabilities, amenities and tranquil surroundings, makes it an ideal […]
Read moreAugust 5, 2010 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Island Capital Group LLC (“Island Capital”), a private real estate oriented merchant banking firm controlled by Andrew L. Farkas, and Centerline Holding Company (“Centerline”) announced today that through its affiliate C-III Capital Partners (“C-III”), Island had acquired 100% of Centerline’s institutional real estate debt fund management and commercial mortgage loan servicing businesses. This […]
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Dedicated to Expansion in The Mediterranean – IGY Opens Office in Barcelona, SpainFORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (September 15, 2008): Island Global Yachting (IGY), one of the world’s premier owners, developers and managers of luxury marinas and yachting lifestyle destinations, has opened a European headquarters in Barcelona, Spain. This office will oversee operations and acquisition/development opportunities in […]
Read moreJuly 29, 2010 | In Andrew Farkas Island Capital Group
A born entrepreneur, Andrew Farkas says that his business sense came naturally, even in his youth. “My father reminded me that when I was eight years old, for a weekend art project, I drew a stock certificate on a piece of paper and sold it to my grandfather for ten cents,” Farkas recalls with a […]
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