WASHINGTON, DC-Their JV will also include a management platform for the assets they plan to acquire.

ROCKVILLE, MD-The company will be focusing on suburban office more as there are fewer opportunities in DC's core, Erik Weinberg tells GlobeSt.com's Erika Morphy.

BALTIMORE, MD-Both Leasing and investment activity in the Baltimore are slowed significantly during the fourth quarter, according to Jones Lang LaSalle.

WASHINGTON, DC-Even as the cities play musical chairs in these rankings, it is clear that the US remains a top lure for foreign investors in real estate.

WASHINGTON, DC-The upshot of the slow but steady growth of the last few years is that the real estate markets are surprisingly close to an inflection point, Cassidy Turley economist Kevin Thorpe tells GlobeSt.com.

WASHINGTON, DC-While not much new organic leasing growth is occurring in the city, new and renovated buildings like 799 Ninth are seeing activity.

WASHINGTON, DC-A budget deal has been inked, which could mean longer-term leases. Separately, the government may be looking harder at its National Broker Contract Program.

OWINGS MILLS, MD-The retailer is taking 35,000-square feet for its new store in the area.