SAN DIEGO-With real estate no longer just a local business, insiders at the MBA/CREF conference say the global infusion to the industry forces businesses to understand privacy laws and cultural differences to make outsourcing work.

SAN DIEGO-With real estate no longer just a local business, insiders at the MBA/CREF conference say the global infusion to the industry forces businesses to understand privacy laws and cultural differences to make outsourcing work.

SAN DIEGO-With an overabundance of capital available, improving property markets and innovation in lending vehicles, experts say it's a good time to be a player in the capital markets.

LOS ANGELES-After serving as senior managing director of global services for Trammell Crow Co., Robert Shibuya will take over as chief operating officer and establish a West Coast presence for DTZ Rockwood.

LOS ANGELES-A panel including participants from Countrywide and GE Real Estate expect hospitality lending to continue growing and make up a larger part of their overall loan business.

LAS VEGAS-Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group up the ante, as Harrah's Entertainment eyes a buy-out that could be worth nearly $17 billion.

SAN FRANCISCO-After serving as president of Forest City's urban group, Greg Vilkin will take over as president of MacFarlane's urban and housing initiatives.

IRVINE, CA-David A. Frosh, president of Sperry Van Ness since 2001, will stay on with the company until it can transition to new management.