When it comes to office buildings, investors typically look for core properties in top tier cities. At least that was the case in the early days of the recovery. Now, investors are starting to move beyond the metros to do smaller deals with strong upsides in second-tier cities. Although investors still prefer core properties, there are fewer on the sales block these days—and there is plenty of money from investors in every category chasing the deals. …

MIAMI-The project is highly complicated and includes customized power systems not typically found in corporate build-outs.

NASHVILLE-Jonathan Gould, CEO of Stonemar Properties, tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire that the lease was signed at current market rates.

MIAMI-Tracy Story comes to Foram from CB Richard Ellis, where she was director of asset services for more than four years.

ATLANTA-Gary Saykaly tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire he expects to see more investment in distressed and value-add retail opportunities.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-MDG snapped up the 68 remaining units in an $8.7-million bulk acquisition on Feb. 14.

ATLANTA-Richard Reid, a director at HFF, tells GlobeSt.com, he expects to see more grocery-anchored centers trade in 2011.

MIAMI-JLL's Denny St. Romain tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire that there is in-place cash flow and significant development opportunities.