CHICAGO—The separation of most of Ventas' skilled nursing facility portfolio into a separate publicly traded REIT will bring “significant benefits” to both companies, says CEO Debra A. Cafaro.

NEW YORK CITY—Totaling 1.4 million square feet across seven states, the deals are “representative of our focused investment strategy,” says Scott Bowman, Global Net Lease's CEO.

TOKYO—GE Capital has struck two separate deals to sell a total of 50 office properties here and in other Japanese markets, according to published reports.

NORCROSS, GA—Tepid business investment as Q2 began led to tepid growth in construction, although CMD expects it to pick up as the economy strengthens in the year's second half.

STAMFORD, CT—The <i>Financial Times</i> reported Thursday that the two hoteliers had held preliminary discussions, a few months after Starwood Hotels said it was exploring a possible sale.

NEW YORK CITY—Since nearly one-third of all maturing CMBS is backed by office, it's valid to ask how the sector is faring. Trepp provides some answers.

SANTA BARBARA, CA—While the tech hubs of Portland, OR and San Francisco are leading the way, all 30 metro areas in the latest Yardi Matrix Monthly are seeing strong apartment rent growth.

LONDON—Quintain's business currently is centered on its redevelopment of Wembley Park; chief executive Maxwell James says Lone Star's buyout will accelerate the development program.