ANNAPOLIS, MD-The state of Maryland shed 9,800 jobs in January, according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Labor

CHERRY HILL, NJ—Meridian Capital Group arranged a $31-million refinance of the Dwell Cherry Hill Apartments for The Klein Company of Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA—Jefferson Apartments of McLean, VA is looking to purchase the Atlantic Building at 260 Broad St. here in a deal reportedly valued at more than $50 million.

NEW YORK CITY-Multifamily transactions recorded this past January were 76% higher than deals reported a year earlier, according to Ariel Property Advisors.

ATLANTA-Colliers International's Industrial Investment Services group here reports it has brokered the sale of five industrial properties totaling 760,826 square feet in the Atlanta region.

TAMPA, FL—The ownership of the Wells Fargo Center here has successfully negotiated more than 96,000 square feet of lease deals since acquiring the property 13 months ago that has lifted the tower building's occupancy rate to 93%.

HAVERHILL, MA-Demolition at the site of what will be a major mixed-use development on the Merrimack River waterfront here has been scheduled for this spring.

COLLEGE PARK, MD-The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Castle Properties and Prince George's County have agreed to parcel together approximately nine acres near the College Park Metro station for an open solicitation for development.