NEW YORK CITY-The firm inks a three-year contract to perform audit, strategic planning, lease administration, transaction management, acquisition and disposition services for 1,500 properties throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia.

DETROIT-The first luxury hotel to open in the Detroit market in 15 years is owned by Wayne County and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. It was built by local firm Walbridge Aldinger.

HOUSTON-The GSA, acting on behalf of the FBI, decides to keep the Houston offices in the Northwest Freeway submarket, where vacancy is now 16.5%. A McCord Development team crafted the new deal.

ATLANTA-Peter Mitchell will oversee property purchases for the locally based company's 1031 exchange program. He previously handled closings for the Atlanta-based REIT.