WARREN, MI-A $33-million acquisition caps off strong year for Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust. The REIT's CEO says he's looking for more in 2004.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI-Friedman Real Estate Group reports two transactions in the Detroit suburbs, a building sale and an office lease.

PLYMOUTH, MI-Michigan is wooing a German auto parts supplier that is eyeing a 108,000-sf lease in Plymouth. Tax incentives are on the table to lure the $13 million investment that could create up to 250 jobs.

DETROIT-What's ahead in 2004? Forecasts abound in January for the real estate and construction industries.

PORTAGE, MI-Medical-equipment maker Stryker Corp. plans to expand an existing plant in Portage by 200,000 sf and build a new 400,000-sf facility there. The total investment has been estimated at roughly $61 million.

ROMULUS, MI-The sale of $130 million worth of bonds clears the way for a series of new development projects at Detroit Metro Airport.

TROY, MI-iCap Realty closes on nearly $3 million in loans for two area multi-use facilities.

DETROIT-General Motors is consolidating operations at its company-owned headquarters. GM subsidiary OnStar will be part of the move.