ORANGE COUNTY, CA—This <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> story details the results of GlobeSt.com's survey of readers who work in the Orange County market in advance of next week's RealShare Orange County conference.

NEW YORK CITY—Investment sales powerhouse Will Silverman is heading the Manhattan office for Hodges Ward Elliott, which will now broker investment sales in retail, office and multifamily as well as lodging properties.

IRVINE CA—The group of Wyndham and Choice branded hotels, located in six states, will go to auction in mid-September.

CHICAGO—In terms of occupancy, demand and investor interest, the sector is the healthiest it's been in at least 25 years.