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C&W Fortifies Talent Roster with Promotions

The commercial real estate services firm has appointed five of its own to top management positions in the Americas division. The group includes Carlo Sant’Albano, Joe Stettinius, Andrew McDonald, Dan Broderick and Mike Smith.

Marriott Plano Legacy Town Center

Plano, Texas Marriott Legacy Commands $104M

Ashford Hospitality Prime dispensed the 404-key hotel, completing a reverse 1031 exchange that the company initiated to acquire the Hotel Yountville in California earlier this year.

Tri-State International Office Center

Chicago Office Park Changes Hands for $75M

HFF represented Principal Real Estate Investors in the sale of the five-building property in Lincolnshire, Ill., while Bradford Allen Investment Advisors handled the deal on behalf of the buyer.

Gramercy Lands $400M Syndicated Term Loan

Capital One also was the sole lead arranger, sole book runner and administrative agent. The loan has replaced a previous $175 million term loan that was closed in December 2015.

Does Internet Quality Impact Office Leasing Decisions?

When asked about selecting workspace in the next 10 years, 92 percent of respondents to a study released by Radius Global Market Research and WiredScore mentioned connectivity as an important factor, surpassing both location (89 percent) and price (88 percent).

First Tenant at Boston’s 121 Seaport Signs for 250 KSF

Cresa Boston secured the space on behalf of tenant PTC, which will set up its new global headquarters in the 480,000-square-foot tower currently under development by Skanska US.

$1B University of Oregon Science Campus Unveiled

The project is being designed by Bora Architects and Ennead Architects. Groundbreaking on the $225 million, 160,000-square-foot first phase is scheduled for early February 2018.

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CPE’s Top 5 Articles in October

Miss out on any CPE stories in October? Here are five of our most popular articles for the month, including news on billion-dollar development projects in Los Angeles and Chicago.

Tower 46

M&T Bank, Natixis Co-Lead $195M NYC Office Refi

SL Green, New York City’s largest office landlord, and PGIM, the global investment management arm of Prudential Financial, purchased Tower 46 in 2014, with the help of a bridge loan from Wells Fargo.

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ATCO-Migdal JV Snags Manhattan Office High-Rise

The 18-story building is situated in the Garment District, just steps away from Penn Station and Herald Square. Fashion designers Jason Wu, Thom Browne and Reem Bridal, along with media group Newsday, are among the property’s tenants.