8 things: Nationals Park to host 2018 All-Star game, AP reports; eggs on a roll

Good morning and welcome to your Monday. Here’s some of your business:

1. AM News Talkers:

If this plays out as predicted, an announcement Monday Nationals Park will play host to Major League’s 2018 All-Star Game will be icing on the cake for the Washington Nationals’ 2015 home opener at 4:05 p.m.

The Associated Press, citing unnamed sources, is reporting MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred will make that announcement at Nationals Park Monday as the team launches its season in a bout against the New…

Rolling out 40 Under 40: The first 10 honorees

Join the Washington Business Journal during April as we honor 40 of the region’s top young professionals with the return of the 40 Under 40 program. Each Monday we’ll announce 10 honorees who have displayed business excellence while maintaining a commitment to the community.

Take a look at the first 10 presented in random order in the slideshow to the right. These leaders are already making headlines — or soon will be.

To qualify, recipients must live and work in the Washington region and be…

Kissimmee apartments sold for $4.5 million

Insula Capital Management paid $4.5 million, or $34,615 per unit, for the Sun Club Apartments in Kissimmee, a 130-unit complex that was 98 percent occupied at the time of the sale.

Capstone Apartment Partners’ Jad Richa, Enon Winkler, Deucie Bies and Brian Hunsicker represented the buyer in the transaction.

“The seller was a bank that foreclosed on the property about a year and a half ago, and had addressed some of the external deferred maintenance during its period of ownership,” said Winkler,…

Crossman & Co. recognized by Onyx Magazine

Orlando-based Crossman & Co. was awarded Onyx Magazine’s Publisher’s Award for its work in promoting real estate education in historically black colleges and universities.

The award is presented annually to an individual or company that provides dedicated service, consistent advocacy and outstanding leadership to the higher education community on a regional or state level.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized with this esteemed honor,” said Crossman & Co. President John Crossman. “Real estate is important…

Barrio Cafe owner featured in new VisitPhoenix video

The chef-owner of Barrio Cafe, Barrio Urbano and Barrio Avion, Silvana Salcido Esparza, was featured in a new video to encourage tourists to visit metro Phoenix.

In the video, which you can watch below, Esparza talks about what she likes about Phoenix, cooking and her restaurant. She talks about the murals that are on the outside of her building and throughout the Calle 16 area of central Phoenix. VisitPhoenix said the video is meant to highlight vibrant Latino art and cuisine installations and…