IRVINE, CA—Deal volume reached an all-time peak in Q1 as cap rates compressed toward multi-decade lows.

IRVINE, CA—Online auctions will be used to attract global buyers, move properties quickly, and provide certainty of closing.

NEW YORK CITY—Pembrook Capital has provided a first mortgage for owner to purchase the vacant retail asset on the Upper West Side for a residential mixed use.

NEW YORK CITY—Related credit platform is now more than 70% invested.

IRVINE, CA—Coming from KBS, Kim Westerbeck joins firm's L.A. office as senior vice president.

PORTLAND, OR—HFF, with CIBC World Markets, has arranged financing for buyer ScanlanKemperBard for the $50 million acquisition, and planned improvements.

PORTLAND, OR—Fairway America LLC has been engaged by Alturas Capital to consult on the creation of a new $100M Alturas Real Estate Fund and provide back-end fund administration services.

NEW YORK CITY—With broad expertise in real estate law, Charles joins as law firm as partner.