CHICAGO—Although several major law firms have agreed to occupy space, Mead Johnson, now in Glenview, will be the first major headquarters to sign a lease at River Point.

CHICAGO—Panasonic Corporation of North America has just signed a big lease at the suburban development, bringing GlenStar another step closer to its goal.

CHICAGO—The industrial vacancy rate has plunged, new spec buildings get quickly leased and in general landlords no longer have to grant many concessions.

CLEVELAND—This city's downtown is undergoing a renaissance, but in many ways it is geared toward residential users while office users look to the suburbs.

CHICAGO—Smaller companies are following giants like Google into the West Loop as the neighborhood continues its transformation into a high-end office community.

CINCINNATI—Steadfast REIT has now invested in eight communities in the Midwest and South, and were attracted to Cincinnati due to its impressive economic growth.

CHICAGO—The recession may have ended and consumers have started buying new cars, but demand for auto parts stores has remained robust.

CHICAGO—The fact that many institutional investors and REITs use a conservative financing strategy, with little or no mortgage financing, is just one of the challenges for lenders.