DETROIT—The renovation was aimed at maintaining the facility as one of the premiere class A medical office property in the market.

CHICAGO—CIC officials say this funding will help preserve 7,500 affordable rental apartments that will house about 18,000 people.

CHICAGO—Since the recession, national homebuilders have dominated the market, but smaller private firms are finding it a bit easier to get financing and launch projects.

CHICAGO—Value Place changed its name to WoodSpring Suites to help drive growth, and plans to build 15 hotels here in the next few years.

CHICAGO—Landlords in the Central Loop are making an effort to attract tech-oriented tenants from River North.

MINNEAPOLIS—The shared office provider is looking for new sites across the country where start-up tech companies have begun to flourish.

MINNEAPOLIS—Buying the former airplane factory has given the Madison-based firm a foothold in one of the region's most vibrant neighborhoods.

MINNEAPOLIS—There has been at least 18 quarters of positive absorption, and users seem especially anxious to secure leases in new buildings with 32' clear heights.