Here's a look at the latest news, announcements and deals that you may have missed in the Mid-Atlantic states of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia.

ST. HELENA, CA—Freemark Abbey was recently renovated to preserve the century-old stone building with new design elements including a skylight that runs the entire length of the ridge line and steel trusses fitted into the original structure, in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> look.

IRVINE, CA—While Dodd-Frank effectively banned the affordability products responsible for the housing bubble, in the wake of the price collapse, lawmakers struggle with unresolved issues pertaining to mortgage finance, Market InSite's Larry Roberts tells GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.

MEXICO CITY—Barry Gosin, CEO of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, notes that Mexico is "poised for substantial commercial real estate growth in the coming years."