WASHINGTON, DC—REITs are also handily besting the S&P 500 this year, NAREIT reports.

NEW YORK CITY—While bank lending has surged beyond the pre-crisis level, construction finance is making a slower recovery.

McLEAN, VA—The loan was included in the GSE's latest K-Deal of $1.1 billion, which is pricing this week.

NEW YORK CITY—Consolidation in the broker community continues with this latest deal.

BEL AIR, MD—Crow Holdings is said to be acquiring the 437,227-square foot retail center.

WASHINGTON, DC—Congress is adjourning soon but the retail industry is still hoping to see the Mainstreet Fairness Act pass.

ODENTON, MD—Freddie Mac is providing the ten-year loan, which was arranged by CBRE.

WASHINGTON, DC—South Lake at Dulles Corner in Herndon and the Franklin Center Building in Columbia, MD are among the assets trading in this deal.