The new dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown South Loop hotel began construction in 2016 is slated to be completed this spring—mid-March-mid-April.

The net lease REIT is acquiring a portfolio of more than 100 retail properties.

"With Amazon in Seattle, the area changed over the initial 10 years as they attracted 100 new tech companies over a three year span."

Seattle and Bellevue are experiencing sub-6% vacancy rates, along with falling and record lease rates, while the average cost of space in the Southend market is 39% to 43% below Eastside and Seattle full-service rents.