FORT LEE, NJ—The Kislak Company arranged a 98-year ground lease for Plaza Gardens, a 66-unit apartment complex at 2151-2171 Center Avenue in Fort Lee, NJ.

ATLANTA—Jack Portman has always had big goals. So it's no surprise that he still has a visionary mindset 40 years after he launched his career.

INDIANAPOLIS—The region has seen a lot of spec product delivered in the past few years, but a slowdown in leasing made some wonder if it was too much.

CHICAGO—The acquisition of the student housing REIT, which began reviewing its options last October, represents locally based Harrison Street Real Estate Capital's biggest investment in the sector to date.