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Economy Watch: Is Airbnb Affecting Rents in Major Metros?

A new study by FiveThirtyEight reveals why Airbnb’s impact on rental markets is still small in most cities, but could contribute to country’s already severe housing shortage.

Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square & DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Columbus Downtown Columbus, Ohio

597-Key Hospitality Portfolio Changes Hands in Columbus

Schulte Hospitality Group along with a private equity firm acquired both hotels in a transaction facilitated by The Plasencia Group.

Kona Village Resort

Iconic West Hawaii Resort to Reopen in 2019

Kamehameha Schools has signed a ground lease agreement with Kennedy Wilson to reopen Kona Village Resort on Hawaii’s Big Island.

1330 W Southern Ave.

Two-Building Office Complex in Tempe Sold by Cordia

The Tempe submarket has been growing in leaps and bounds, leading to unsolicited deals such as the one completed by a three-party partnership.

JLL’s Changing of the Guard

Christian Ulbrich, a company veteran who has served as president since June, will succeed longtime CEO Colin Dyer on Oct. 1.

Qataris Buy $622M Stake in NYC-Based REIT

An affiliate of the Qatar Investment Authority has acquired a 9.9 percent interest in Empire State Realty Trust.

Tishman, TRINITY Join $500M NoVa Project

Gramercy District will be the first ‘smart city’ in the D.C. area and one of the first in the country.

Hines Grabs West Valley Distribution Center

The 820,384-square-foot industrial asset is currently occupied by Amazon.

Jacobs to Design Pfizer Global Biotechnology Center

The $350 million project is Pfizer’s third biotechnology center globally and the first in Asia.

Energy Efficiency Colorado

Colorado Is the First State to Integrate Rooftop Solar into Weatherization Services

Nine local agencies partnered to demonstrate the feasibility of combining energy efficiency and rooftop solar power.