Investment trust acquires medical office buildings
Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II said it has acquired three medical office buildings in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida for a purchase price of $25.1 million.

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Invesment trust acquires medical office buildings
Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II said it has acquired three medical office buildings in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida for a purchase price of $25.1 million.