WASHINGTON, DC-Local communities should not worry too much about changes the immediate future – but they should consider long-term strategies as another round of BRAC is highly likely, says JLL's Barry Scribner.

WASHINGTON, DC-Changing the tax characterization of carried interest is back on the table—again. The difference this time is Congress seems more willing to sacrifice 'sacred cows' if comprehensive tax reform can be achieved.

WASHINGTON, DC-Multifamily trades have been particularly active in recent weeks in the area. Representing many of them have been Jones Lang LaSalle's Al Cissel and Scott Melnick.

For some borrowers, the lending climate is so good that it's easy to forget the world almost came to an end five years ago. Others, though, are still living in that world. As always, it's a market-by-market story.

The impact will be greatest on the nation's capital. Or will it?

HYATTSVILLE, MD-First Market Properties acquired the 1,082-unit portfolio from the special servicer CWCapital.

HYATTSVILLE, MD-The acquisition of the multifamily properties, all of which are in Prince George's County, gives the firm a leg up in a high-barrier-to-entry submarket.

SILVER SPRING, MD-The company has owned the land for years and now will proceed with development in the fourth quarter of 2013.