NORTHBROOK, IL—The insurer's Edgar Alvarado told <i>PERE</i> that as far as he's concerned, “The day of the asset play is over.”

NEW YORK CITY—The owner of 1633 Broadway and other high-profile office assets on both coasts is also considering a reverse merger into a publicly traded REIT, Reuters reported.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA—SNL Financial reported earlier this week that at least five securitizations have been completed in the single-family rental sector, and more are likely to follow.

PARADISE ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS—The 3,414-key casino resort is about to join Marriott International's Signature collection while operating independently under Brookfield's ownership.

NEW YORK CITY—However, senior economist says demand should remain strong even as new supply increases, thanks to the large numbers of young would-be renters.

AGOURA HILLS, CA—The $263-million deal will add more than 1,300 pre-owned homes in four states to the portfolio of AMH, the largest publicly traded owner in the single-family space.

NEW YORK CITY—Mesa Real Estate Partners assembled the industrial portfolio, located mainly in Texas and leased entirely to energy companies, over a period of two-and-a-half years.

PHOENIX—In Sperry Van Ness' 10 retail markets to watch, a common theme is that the cities themselves have been adapting to a changing market, the firm's Shari Tucker tells GlobeSt.com.