The Mortgage Bankers Association of NY will host its 3rd Annual Wine Tasting Gala on Thursday, October 8, 2015, (New Date!) from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, debuting this year at the beautiful Celeste Bartos Forum of the New York Public Library, 42nd St. and 5th Avenue. Members of the real estate community gather to host/sponsor to pour more than 30+ wines from around the world. Network, enjoy good food and great wines with over 300 colleagues and friends. Don't wait to register as this event has sold out early each year.

CHICAGO—Employers in technology, finance and professional and business services are leading job growth, says JLL's Georgules; Cushman & Wakefield's Thorpe cites gains in secondary and tertiary markets.

BEDFORD, MA—Longfellow Real Estate Partners has increased its science and technology portfolio in the Greater Boston region with the purchase of the One Patriots Park building here. The firm acquired the building for $11.3 million, or $78 per square foot from SPI-Trust, according to public records.

MIAMI—As of October 1st, several amendments to Florida's Construction Defect Statute came into effect. Here's what you need to know.