WASHINGTON, DC—As expected much-awaited bill to reform the government-sponsored enterprises. Willy Walker of Walker & Dunlop has done a deep dive into the proposal. Here is his conclusion about the legislation.

NEW YORK CITY—The deal extends NorthStar's footprint in the asset class considerably.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA—January saw a high number of large offerings. February's level was still large, but not as much.

WASHINGTON, DC—3150 M St. was listed in 2009 by the Heon family. An LLC is picking up the property for $12.2 million, a source tells GlobeSt.com.

WASHINGTON, DC—The latest example is the sale of the Starbucks-anchored retail building in Dupont Circle, which traded for $1,672 per square foot.

WASHINGTON, DC—The company says it is hoping to make several other similar acquisitions this year as it focuses on this particular asset class.

BETHESDA, MD—The REIT has been in active capital recycling mode for the last several months.

WOODBRIDGE, VA—Alliance Partners began looking for a tenant at the end of 2012 to fill this space.