NEW YORK CITY-The 1930s co-op apartment tower River House is looking to convert the private club there into the city's largest and priciest residence.

MIAMI-Hotels throughout South Florida posted increases in occupancy, per room revenue and room rates, according to data released by Smith Travel Research.

NASHVILLE, TN-Commercial financing firm Walker & Dunlop, Inc. reports it has provided more than $117 million in financing for 2,399 housing units in 11 cities across Tennessee.

MADISON, WI-The Madison Catholic Diocese has reached a tentative agreement with developer Gary Gorman that would have the diocese move out of its headquarters on High Point Road and have the property converted for rental housing.

PHILADELPHIA-Two downtown casino proposals have elicited praise from some city officials for their potential to help spur economic development to the district and for not taking business away from existing area casinos.

NEW YORK CITY-Toll Brothers Inc. is in contract to acquire United Cerebral Palsy's Flatiron District headquarters on East 23rd St.

NEW YORK CITY-A family-owned portfolio of a dozen retail buildings anchored by Popular Community Bank based in Puerto Rico, have been put up for auction.

NEW YORK CITY-Despite economic prognostications of good times ahead, a Bloomberg National Poll suggests that many Americans believe economic conditions will remain the same as last year.