WASHINGTON, DC—Originators polled by the Mortgage Bankers Association expect strong demand from both lenders and borrowers this year, "although not quite as strong as '16," says MBA's Jamie Woodwell.

HOFFMAN ESTATES—Sears has also reached an agreement to sell its Craftsman hardware brand while retaining a perpetual license to sell the products. <br>

IRVINE, CA—For homeowners and investors alike, "many of the cities showing the greatest potential were among those hardest hit during the Great Recession," says Ten-X's Rick Sharga.

IRVINE, CA—However, that situation could change if mortgage rates continue rising, says Daren Blomquist at ATTOM Data Solutions.

LONDON—A&O CEO Oliver Winter calls TPG Real Estate "the ideal partner to strengthen and expand our business across Europe."

SANTA BARBARA, CA—The current level of rent growth nationally "is on par with our forecast for 3.9% increases in 2017," according to Yardi Matrix.

McLEAN, VA—The lodging giant's spin-off of Park Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Grand Vacations represents "an important milestone in Hilton's continued evolution," says CEO Christopher Nassetta.

LOS ANGELES—"Many of our leading professionals and clients have been using Floored technology and are very excited about their solutions," says Chandra Dhandapani, chief digital and technology officer at CBRE.