FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-HFF senior managing director Paul Stasaitis tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire he expects more lender competition for multifamily refis in 2012.

ATLANTA-Franklin Street's Mac McCall tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire brokers are starting to play a role in the auction process to drive more value for sellers.

FORT MEYERS, FL-Pacifica snapped up the pre-foreclosure deal and plans to invest another $6 million to renovate the distressed asset.

PENSACOLA, FL-Plaza Advisors' Jim Michalak tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire the contiguous Walmart Supercenter and Lowes Home Improvement stores helped attract investors.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL-City Furniture plans to construct or renovate five stores. The retailer also sold two former store sites for $6.8 million and has two more on the market.

MIAMI-Former Flagler SVP George Pino tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire his decision to launch an entrepreneurial firm has nothing to do with ex-Flagler CEO Jose Hevia's departure earlier this year.

MIAMI-The building is in shell condition, giving the buyer an opportunity to completely redesign one of Miami Beach’s Art Deco landmarks.

MIAMI-Ronald Miles, managing director at Pearlmark Real Estate, tells GlobeSt.com's Jennifer LeClaire the company never hit the “off” switch or even went on cruise control during the recovery.