LOS ANGELES—Office occupants today are "thinking about the opportunity to connect people more effectively,” says Lenny Beaudoin, leader of CBRE's global Workplace Strategy practice.

BEACHWOOD, OH—Madison International's investment in the seven-million-square-foot shopping center portfolio will allow the 10-year-old fund's existing partners to exit, says Ronald Dickerman.

SOLON, OH—Analytix was designed "specifically to maximize insights and user experience for real estate professionals,” says MRI Software's Charles McDowell.

WASHINGTON, DC—The tepid retail sales data has economists questioning whether the Federal Reserve will raise rates repeatedly as 2017 goes on.

DALLAS—While lower-echelon malls are becoming obsolete, well-located malls that adapt and diversify stand a good chance of surviving if not thriving, writes BBG CEO Chris Roach in this <b>EXCUSIVE</b>commentary.

CHICAGO—The 20-year industry veteran will oversee a team of 20 acquisitions professionals at LaSalle Investment Management.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ—Joining Healthcare Trust of America is Duke Realty veteran Keith Konkoli, who will oversee the newly renamed HTA – Development business.

SOLON, OH—The commercial property technology space is maturing in 2017 “with innovation, players, desire and focus from a global perspective,” says MRI Software CEO Patrick Ghilani.