MIAMI—Why have commercial real estate loans become less risky—and how can real estate investors leverage the trend? GlobeSt.com caught up with Avi Benamu and Jack Hazan, co-founders Winchester Equities, to get their take on the topic in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b> interview.

PHOENIX—The Opus Group announces the addition of Sean Cummings as senior director, real estate development of Opus Development Company, L.L.C.'s Phoenix office.In his new role, Cummings will focus on development opportunities in the Phoenix area across multiple sectors, including office and industrial.

SAN FRANCISCO—The JW Marriott Union Square was acquired by a Maryland-based trust for more than $400,000 per door.