MIAMI—Tere Blanca is working her office space leasing magic at 8200 Doral. Just a year after winning the exclusive leasing gig at the office building, the occupancy has risen from 50% to 80%.

MIAMI—Foreign investors just gobbled up 102 multifamily units in three different apartment communities in Miami, Hialeah, and Hollywood Beach, FL.

MIAMI—A steadily improving economy, stepped-up bank activity and continued low interest rates all bode well for the lending environment, according to panelists at a recent CREFC panel.

ATLANTA—With uncertainty surrounding interest rates, many borrowers—especially those with only a year or two remaining on their loans—are finding paying the defeasance premium a more viable option. Defeasance allows the borrower the flexibility to refinance, sell or reposition a property in instances where prepaying the loan is not allowed.

MIAMI—After picking last year's winner, Jones Lang LaSalle once again turns to commercial real estate stats to help handicap the Big Game.

ATLANTA—Ram CEO Casey Cummings says the two multifamily properties represent a classic value-add for the company. Find out why.

MIAMI—TIAA-CREF and APG's joint venture targets dominant super-regional malls located in major U.S. markets—generally those within the top quartile of super-regional mall assets.

MIAMI—Starwood is bringing its Aloft brand to Coral Gables as part of a mixed-use development. Set to open in January 2016, Aloft Coral Gables will be the eighth branded hotel in Florida.