ORLANDO— GlobeSt.com caught up with Hector Lopez, AV Homes' foreign national liaison, to get the inside scoop on what is working with international buyers.

MIAMI—“We have seen a flurry of deals with record-breaking price tags…”

ATLANTA—At the time of the sale, net operating income had tripled as average occupancy reached 73% and the average daily room rate grew to over $200. Find out how Square Mile pulled it off.

MIAMI—Talk about a dramatic distressed commercial estate turnaround. Less than 90 days after buying Royal University Plaza, one joint venture did this.

ATLANTA—“With the completion of our value-added strategy, this was the optimal time to sell to an investor who was interested in what we have transformed into a core asset.”

MIAMI—GE Capital's Healthcare Financial Services business is showing confidence in both the medical office sector and the Jacksonville commercial real estate market.

ORLANDO—Recent reports suggest that fewer foreign buyers are investing in Miami condos. At the same time, it seems Orlando is seeing an uptick in internationals, especially South American homebuyers.

MIAMI—“We have to deal with real-world problems, rather than evaluating management teams from afar as many stock and bond portfolio management teams do.”