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SNH Closes Major Mortgage Refi in Boston

Senior Housing Properties Trust has closed on a $620 million mortgage loan on its life science campus in the Seaport District.

Sovran, LifeStorage Become One

Sovran Self Storage has completed the $1.3 billion acquisition of LifeStorage LP, and plans to rebrand as Life Storage Inc.

Volkswagen Lands at Goodman Birtcher Eastvale Campus

The German car manufacturer has signed a long-term lease at the Goodman Commerce Center in Southern California.

Tennessee Matrix Multifamily Report, Summer 2016

Yardi Matrix: Music City’s Diverse Economy

Multifamily Summer Report 2016: Driven by a diversified economy, the Nashville/Knoxville metro is becoming one of the nation’s most attractive secondary markets for developers and investors.

Economy Watch Weekly: Retail Sales Jump in June

The economy not only created more jobs than expected in June, but also saw a decent jump in retail sales for the month. Economy editor Dees Stribling weighs in on this surprising news, for the week ending July 15, 2016.

Economy Watch: CRE Losing Some Steam?

UCLA Anderson Forecast’s senior economist discusses the signs of a slowdown and which sectors are more at risk than others.

Loews Opens Fifth Hotel at Universal Orlando

The opening of the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort brings the total number of on-site guestrooms to 5,200.

Amazon Expands NorCal Industrial Portfolio

The online retail giant will open its 10th fulfillment center in the state next year.

Twin Cites Matrix Multifamily Report, Summer 2016

Yardi Matrix: Fueling the Twin Cities Economy

Multifamily Summer Report 2016: As a regional hotspot with strong employment gains and a relatively low cost of living, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area’s multifamily market is bustling with activity.

Robert Elliott Jr., COO & EVP, Lantian Development

Lantian Development Names New COO, EVP

Bringing more than two decades of expertise to the table, Robert Elliott Jr. most recently served as director of development for Washington REIT.