Northeast

The acquisition of the DreamWorks Animation Campus in Glendale brings the REIT's total asset value to $1.5 billion.

"We are finally seeing tailwinds in the hotel industry," says Driftwood Capital's CEO Carlos Rodriguez Sr.

The most coveted retail asset is by far grocery-anchored centers as the risk-adjusted returns warrant attention.

"Business development is something that associates need to start thinking about early in their careers in order to be successful as they climb the ranks," says Karen Scanna of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan.

"Spend time with people you like and care about, and invest your energies in activities and organizations that speak to your passions. In doing so, you will find true commonality with people which will lead to authentic relationships," says Samantha Wallack of Blank Rome.

The financing replaces the construction loan and will eventually be replaced by permanent financing.