BETHESDA, MD—Besides acquiring Bethesda Place, Hines also refinanced One Franklin Square with a $260 million loan from Mesa West Capital.

SKOKIE, IL—Although the oil slump has curtailed construction in the oil-dependent regions, an expanding economy should continue to drive use of the material, says industry group PCA.

WASHINGTON, DC—The Real Estate Roundtable's Overall Sentiment Index slid from 57 to 50 quarter over quarter. The index has posted a 20-point decline since late 2014.

PHOENIX—After assisting two nonprofits with leases, the brokerage team created “Team JAG” and “Team GaitWay” to raise donations for the organizations.