DALLAS—Newland Communities, developer of Canyon Falls, preserved much of the existing nature and landscaping in the development, offering residents scenery with rolling terrain, creekside trails and mature trees.

NEW YORK CITY—Named a senior director of capital markets, the industry professional was a director of sales at Massey Knakal until that firm was purchased by Cushman in late 2014.

LOS ANGELES—Ed Sachse of Kennedy Wilson Brokerage says that absorption rates may slow this year as a result of rising minimum wage.

SAN DIEGO—If he succeeds in implementing all of his trade policies, people won't be happy because their expectations for satisfaction may be too high, CBRE's Spencer Levy tells attendees at this week's CREW San Diego lunch event.