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Willy Walker, Walker & Dunlop Chairman and CEO

Walker & Dunlop Closes $1.3B Seniors Housing Financing Deal

Walker & Dunlop is starting off 2016 strong with a $1.3 billion seniors housing refinancing package, marking the largest transaction in the company’s history.

Colliers Grows U.S. Practice with Purchase of London Firm

Colliers International’s acquisition of leading London property firm Hatton Real Estate will strengthen its investment and office agency practice in the U.K.

Positive Outlook for REIT Returns

NAREIT’s latest report reveals that stock exchange-listed REITs outperformed the broader U.S. equity market last year, likely signaling a good year ahead for REITs.

$251M Malcolm X College Debuts in West Side Chicago

The $251 million Malcolm X College & School of Health Sciences officially opened January 7 in Chicago’s West Side.

Economy Watch: The Year Ends With a Surge in Employment

Several industries important to CRE enjoyed employment gains, including professional and business services.

Rumors of Legg Mason, Clarion Deal Heat Up

Legg Mason, the Baltimore-based global asset manager, could soon be the new majority owner of real estate investment manager Clarion Partners in a deal valued at $850 million.

Alter Group Alters its Name

The noted national commercial real estate development firm known as the Alter Group has changed its name.

Craig Cohn, president of real estate at Intrawest Resorts Holdings Inc

Intrawest Resorts Hires New President of Real Estate

Craig Cohn, the new president of real estate, will oversee Intrawest’s real estate planning and development.

Brian Hebb, Managing Director at Westmount Realty Capital

Westmount Realty Capital Appoints Brian Hebb as Managing Director

Brian Hebb joins Westmount Realty Capital as the new managing director of the acquisitions team.

Airport Honolulu Hotel

HFF Secures $30M Refinancing for Hawaii Hotel Portfolio

HFF lines up long-term refinancing loan for two hotel properties in Honolulu.