Northeast

The sale leaseback deal is expected to exceed $2 billion.

The British multinational alcoholic beverages company signed a lease for approximately 40,000 square feet of space at Building & Land Technology's 200 Elm St. office complex in Downtown Stamford.

Housing Trust Group also made a key appointment for its Florida operations. The firm reports that executive vice president Max Cruz has been named to lead all multifamily development activity in Florida.

“Eric is so unique, both creative and analytical, with a deep financial expertise that will serve his clients well," says Doug Sayer, president and CEO of Colliers in Philadelphia.

CBRE's presentation on downtown shows it's not just a war for talent—it's a war for tenants.

"Infill product close to New York City has become more expensive to lease and difficult to acquire as a result of limited supply and voracious tenant demand," says Christopher M. Bellapianta of Camber Real Estate Partners.

Todd Albert will lead JLL valuation and advisory for the Great Lakes region, and Robert Delisio will add VAS capabilities in Pittsburgh.

News reports had indicated the high-end retail store was looking to more than halve its floor space.