SEATTLE—Notwithstanding a drop-off from the first quarter, the current pace “will set a record for total transactions” if it continues, says Brian Ward at Colliers International.

NEW HYDE PARK, NY—The unwinding of the 15-year partnership will enable the shopping center REIT “to continue simplifying its operations,” says Kimco CEO David Henry.

BETHESDA, MD—A previous portfolio, marketed by CBRE and Auction.com, had received thousands of bids by the time the special servicer closed on it in early 2014.

NEW YORK CITY—“CMBS cannot afford to repeat the 2008-2009 experience,” says Huxley Somerville at Fitch Ratings, noting key similarities as well as key differences between the two cycles.

SAN DIEGO—The locally based biotech REIT has reportedly hired Morgan Stanley to help explore its options; Bloomberg reported there's no guarantee of a deal taking place.

NEW YORK CITY—A presentation by Ventas highlights two changes affecting healthcare real estate since GlobeSt.com began publishing: the graying of America and the impact of the Affordable Care Act.

NEW YORK CITY—In this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> video interview, Glenn Rufrano, CEO of VEREIT since this past April, charts the progress the company has made in its repositioning and what's still to come.

WASHINGTON, DC—The quarterly rise of 2.4% for mortgage debt in the apartment sector was nearly twice as fast as the increase for commercial/multifamily debt overall, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.