NEW YORK CITY—2016 marked the fourth consecutive year of annual declines in fund closures across the globe, according to Preqin.

Here is a roundup of the latest leases, sales and other transactions in the Northeast middle markets.

IRVINE, CA—The firm recently facilitated the sale of a 165-unit apartment building in Tustin, CA, opened an L.A. office and is looking to expand into San Diego, managing partner Chris Keramati tells GlobeSt.com.

WASHINGTON, DC--This time there is little doubt about an interest rate increase because a uptick in wages points to the signs of inflation for which the Fed has also been on the lookout.