BOSTON-At least eight hotels have sold in Greater Boston since 2005, making it one of the hottest times for hotel investors in the city's history.

With the closing of a $350-million fund and acquisition of four communities, Chicago based Laramar Group is on track to gain more than $1-billion worth of assets. The firm recently completed fundraising for the Laramar Multi-Family Value Fund.

KEY WEST, FL-Cortex Resort Living plans to break ground in the third quarter on Harbor House on Key West Harbor.