RALEIGH, NC-An investment fund managed by Lone Star Funds of Dallas has paid $45 million for a total of 11 commercial office buildings in Raleigh and Morrisville that were sold in January via foreclosure.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN-Investment activity is strong in Minneapolis-St. Paul due in part to investors turning to second-tier cities for attractive returns on investment.

TRENTON, NJ-The New Jersey Gaming Enforcement Division reports it received applications from 37 firms by Monday's deadline looking to engage in Internet gambling in the state.

LIVINGSTON, NJ-A 43,100-square-foot flex building at 8-10 MicroLab Road has been sold to LifeTown Inc., which plans to build a $13-million community center “village” at the site.

PITTSBURGH, PA-Three new lease deals totaling nearly 32,000 square feet were reported by the ownership of The Waterfront complex here.

DURHAM, NC-Syngenta is expanding its agrobiotechnology operations at Research Triangle Park here with a new $94-million investment.

BIRMINGHAM, AL-Allegiance Realty Corp. has acquired the Financial Center Tower building here for $20.9 million.

NEW YORK CITY-Alvin Dworman's ADCO Group will be occupying the entire third floor at 450 Park Ave. The 86-year-old real estate executive signed a deal for 10,800 square feet at the property located between East 56th and East 57th streets.