NEWPORT BEACH, CA—Virginia based Insterstate is strengthening its western presence with the addition of management agreements with boutique and branded hotels including Marriotts, Hiltons and Starwoods.

SALT LAKE CITY—Analysis indicates that all segments of CRE are experiencing measurable, even sizable growth.

LONDON—The 11-story class A office property is the firm's second big London buy of the year.

AMERICAN FORK, UTAH— Churchill Commercial Capital, Inc. has arranged a $40.5 million in loans secured by the 100% leased North Pointe Business Park.

TEJON RANCH, CA—Tejon Ranch Comapny has acquired full ownership of the planned 26,000-acre residential/resort community which has reach full entitlement.

SAN FRANCISCO—Thirty-year veteran Ronald Young will lead the effort to expand retail brands outside the US.

SANTA ROSA, CA— Jason Pendergist has been named chief lending officer, coming from JPMorganChase, Eastern region.

MADRID—Bloomberg News says Blackstone was the winner of the “Project Hercules” process.