OAKLAND, CA—Charlie Allen and Anthony Shell join from Cushman & Wakefield as Oakland location is established.

SAN DIEGO—Cassidy Turley's Q2 report calls the dip in office absorption a speed bump.

HOUSTON—Whitestone REIT says the renovations to Sugar Park Plaza and Providence Plaza will offer a 24 month ROI.

TOKYO—Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel Club Resort was sold to Hulic Corp., with an international CBRE team advising the seller.

DALLAS—A report from Lee & Associates says Dallas/Ft.Worth has more industrial space in development than any other large market, and the outlook for the market remains strong.

SAN FRANCISCO—National Real Estate Advisors and Emerald Fund celebrated the topping out milestone this week of a the 418-unit apartment building.

SAN FRANCISCO—The deal from NorthMarq Capital is for 15-year term and 30-year amortization schedule.

STAVANGER, Norway—Net lease investment in French energy giant's Norwegian headquarters adds to Carey's global portfolio.