IRVINE, CA-Rates have risen and vacancies dropped as demand continues to grow.

SAN FRANCISCO-As the first tenants prepared to move in last week, developer Avant Housing closed on sale of the Vara complex.

MEXICO CITY-The hotel group plans to increase luxury hotel count by 50% throughout the next three years.

McKINNEY, TX-Partner firms are planning for 107 units, with an expected completion in June 2014.

DALLAS-Built in 1997, Interchange Office Center is a class A office building totals more than 150,000 square feet.

HEMET, CA-The shopping center is now 94% occupied with tenants that include Crunch Fitness and Big Cheese Pizza.

PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ-CBRE arranged the financing for The Terrraces at Glassford Hill. Buyer says upgrades are planned.

DUBLIN-Caroline McCarthy comes from CBRE with rich experience in Ireland, UK and Europe.