MINNEAPOLIS—AmeriSphere is a a Fannie Mae DUS and FHA MAP lender, and the acquisition with strengthen NorthMarq's multifamily platform, the firm says.

NEW YORK CITY—The economic outlook bodes well for Manhattan's office market, but first-quarter negative absorption has become a hallmark of the recovery economy.

PORTLAND, OR—With a custom prefab outfitted with Monogram's most innovative appliances, the brands kickoff a cross-country activation with influencer, trade, and consumer events in Portland.

SAN DIEGO—Andy La Dow, a 31-year CRE veteran will serve as managing director of the San Diego region for Colliers.

BOSTON—Firm reports that the industrial, life sciences and office sectors did well in the first quarter of 2015.

IRVINE, CA—The jointly-sponsored REIT acquired 18 healthcare properties in 11 states with a total value of more than $350 million.

WASHINGTON DC—Firm bolsters its tenant advisory team with addition of Neil Narcisenfeld and other professionals.

SPRINGFIELD, VA—Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust has purchased Springfield Town Center from Vornado.