Canada beats U.S. in real estate recovery … and more

1. Signage goes up at Andaz Fifth Avenue [Hotel Chatter]
2. Obama adviser cautions about underperforming banks [AFP via Yahoo!]
3. State construction projects suspended [AP via Post]
4. Residents blue over Westchester views marred by tree cutting [Bloomberg]
5. Mortgage rates to climb, analysts say [Herald Tribune]
6. Real estate recovery stronger in Canada than US: report [Seeking Alpha]

7. BofA tower owners want to refi, again [Crain’s]
8. Brooklyn waterfront development has far-reaching, polarizing effect [NYO]
9. Tour operator opens up shop in Midtown [Crain’s]
10. UES home hits market for $28 million [Realestalker]