WASHINGTON, DC—"We invite a broad range of industry participants to join NRHC, reap the benefits of membership and make important contributions to continued evolution of the industry," says John Bartling, the National Rental Home Council's board president.

CLEVELAND—Following recent announcements from Sears, Sports Authority and others, RBC Capital Markets analysts note that it's "too early to say just how extensive the store closings might be."<br>

CARROLLTON, TX—"Declining renewal rates had been expected with so much new supply hitting the market, pulling some renters out of existing top-tier properties," says Jay Parsons, VP of MPF Research.

IRVINE, CA—Yet overall, says Ten-X's Peter Muoio, "The industrial sector's fundamentals continue improving, signaling strong gains in the coming years."

FRAMINGHAM, MA—The office products retailer will pay a $250-million break-up fee to its smaller rival; both Staples and Office Depot will pursue their respective plans to drive shareholder value.

LOS ANGELES—The deal includes outright ownership of Morgans' three owned properties; Cain Hoy's Jonathan Goldstein and Yucaipa's Ron Burkle will join the SBE board of directors.

LOS ANGELES—"The sponsor's forward-looking approach, coupled with the property's upside potential, makes this a prime opportunity for our savvy investor base," says RealtyMogul.com's Jilliene Helman.

WINSTON-SALEM, NC—Shares in the doughnut retailer were trading higher following the announcement of its agreement with a subsidiary of JAB Holding, which also owns Keurig Green Mountain.