PHOENIX—During the downturn, a majority of the skilled workforce migrated to busier markets and that labor pool is still not confident enough in the economy to return to Arizona.

NEW YORK CITY—The anonymous owner is looking to recapitalize 35 class A, suburban assets, preferably in one transaction.

HOUSTON—In separate transactions, the REIT has entered agreements over the past few weeks to sell seven West Coast office properties, eight shopping centers and office towers in Chicago and Dallas.

SEATTLE— Seattle commercial real estate leader honored for company performance, commitment to sustainability.