CALABASAS, CA—The National Seniors Housing Group led by MMI's Brian T. Murdy reports that REITs and other institution are acquiring portfolios, and sometimes one another, “at a staggering pace.”

NEW YORK CITY—The retail and office power broker, who had her own firm and a host of experience under her belt, tells GlobeSt.com <b> EXCLUSIVELY </b> why her move last week to Cushman &amp; Wakefield is a happy and healthy marriage for both parties, and for the industry.

You can pick up some of your most cogent, well-spoken market information from cab drivers… A hack in LA was no exception earlier this week. “It's the smart young people who work hard and play hard who are moving into downtown.” And he should know—he shuttles them back-and forth between the Staples Center's one-big open sports-bar scene and rental apartment towers, which spring up and shoehorn in among office buildings and decked parking garages east…