ORLANDO-Harkins Commercial Inc., the leasing and brokerage division of Harkins Companies, has negotiated seven medical office deals worth $2.5 million across the Orlando area during August 2010.

DETROIT-On Thursday, the National Association of Realtors announced that its seasonally adjusted sales index increased 5.2% in July from that in the previous month to reach 79.4.

CHICAGO-Investors are much worried about the feeble economy as mortgage rates decreased to the lowest level for the 10th time in 11 consecutive weeks.

MIAMI-Plaza Advisors has announced the sale of West Bird Plaza located at the crossway of Bird Road and SW 117th Avenue in Miami.

BOSTON-The cumulative value of commercial real estate loan prices has shown an increase of 79.4% at the end of July 2010 as compared to 77.4% by end of June 2010.

CHICAGO-Rock Creek Development has started the construction of its third ranch house named the Brunswick in Henning Estates.

CHICAGO-The environment-friendly Colfax model is up for sale at The Heritage of Palatine's builder's closeout.

CHICAGO-According to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is planning to reduce the upfront mortgage insurance premium for borrowers of reverse mortgages.