Understand why key players are resisting the deal and then use creativity to change their mind.

With fundamentals starting to turn positive, the end of summer has seen transaction volumes pick up, particularly in the high- and low-end segments.

The REIT has signed a contract to acquire an upscale extended-stay hotel in north San Diego, Calif., in an all-cash transaction for $32 million.

A roundup of some deals we've caught wind of over the past 60 days.

The REIT signed a contract to acquire the Residence Inn by Marriott–New Rochelle, N.Y., in an all-cash transaction for $21 million. It's the 12th property either acquired or under contract to purchase by Chatham since its April 21 IPO.

The REIT reported operating results, highlighted by EBITDA figures for Q2 2010 at $4.5 million.

Changes to SBA loan limits could mean more money to fix up a distressed property, or better options when it comes to finding good properties to buy.

Researchers at Cornell Hospitality analyzed hotel mergers and acquisitions between 2004 and 2007 and uncovered the characteristics of companies most likely to be taken over.

Capital Hotel Management is focused on deals. To that end, the company has hired Roger Clark, previously of HEI Hotels & Resorts, to hone in on these potential deals.

Harrison Street Real Estate Partners III, L.P., has raised $165 million to date. This comes shortly after the firm reached $2 billion in real estate assets under management.