WASHINGTON, DC-Both the Mortgage Bankers Association and Chandan Economics, in separate reports, chart declining default rates for commercial real estate loans.

MERRIFIELD, VA-The company will think about securing permanent financing once the property, 8111 Gatehouse Rd., is stabilized, Cassidy Turley's Phil Mudd tells GlobeSt.com's Erika Morphy.

WASHINGTON, DC-The newly-created role of Senior Managing Director, Occupier Services Leader signals a new approach for CBRE in delivering tenant rep services.

WASHINGTON, DC-The newspaper has been searching for a new headquarters location since before Jeff Bezos acquired it.

RESTON, VA-Within two years it hopes to have the unit at $250 million, founder Jonathan Hipp tells GlobeSt.com's Erika Morphy.

TYSONS, VA-The companies want another anchor tenant besides The Association For Manufacturing Technology before moving forward, Brian Katz tells GlobeSt.com's Erika Morphy.

WASHINGTON, DC-The Shay is being developed by The JBG Cos., and will offer 245 units and 28,000-square feet of retail.

WASHINGTON, DC-Commercial real estate groups are pushing for an extension. Meanwhile, GSE watchers believe with a new FHFA head more relief can be had for borrowers if the act is passed.