NEW YORK CITY-Reading into the latest quarterly numbers, CB Richard Ellis is bullish on New York City, despite flagging employment numbers in the rest of the country.

NEW YORK CITY-Former CB Richard Ellis exec, Daniel Lesser is launching a hotel advisory & valuation services firm with Evan Weiss. The firm will be LW Hospitality Advisors, LLC.

BRAINTREE, MA-Campanelli bought the property empty in September '10 and will upgrade the property from mixed office/W&D into a fully office facility.

ATLANTA-CB Richard Ellis Investors took multiple assets in the retail center from AIG, which was selling to pay off government debts.

SHREWSBURY, MA-A joint venture of Charter Realty and Acadia Realty Trust is purchasing the shopping center for $56 million and upgrading it.

BOSTON-The JV of Normandy and Five Mile Capital divests itself of the property to Boston Properties.

STAMFORD, CT-The Starwood Property Trust originated three loans, secured by three portfolios.

PROVIDENCE,RI-The nine-property SHP Rhode Island Portfolio is being purchased by Providence Realty Investment.