MIAMI-Before the big commissions roll in, young brokers need to know how to keep body and soul together. In this first part of a two-part story, Andres del Corral of Blanca Commercial Real Estate discusses the stark reality of starting out.

HAMBURG-But Germany not so much, according to a newly released survey by locally based Union Investment Real Estate.

SANTIAGO, CHILE- Union Investment Real Estate sells 600,000 square feet of office to Aurus Renta Inmobiliaria.

WASHINGTON, DC-Concerns about job losses are dwindling, the GSE says. Survey respondents say it's a good time to sell.

WASHINGTON, DC-NAREIT and the Real Estate Roundtable are part of a coalition that seeks to extend again the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act.

LONDON-The Euro banking crisis continues to impact investment there, and as it worsens, investors are circling for bargains.

TORONTO-A spokesman for the asset-management arm of the firm says the Brazilian suit, news of which published widely on Wednesday, was the product of a disgruntled employee.

DOWNSVIEW, ONTARIO—H&R is poised to close on the acquisition of its rival. The REIT was in a bidding war with KingSett, which has withdrawn its bid and joined in H&R's acquisition.