CHRISTIANA, DE- Regal Entertainment Group reports that it will start construction this year on a state-of-the-art 14-screen theatre here.

BALTIMORE-After lodging some initial criticism about the design of the second phase of a 500-unit apartment project on Washington Hill, the Urban Design and Architectural Review Panel could grant its approval of the design by as early as next week.

PHILADELPHIA-Various brokerage firms covering the suburban markets of Philadelphia report that after some difficult times of late, office leasing activity picked up in the second quarter.

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ-Construction has commenced on Harrah's Resort's $125.8-million conference center without much fanfare or even the turning of dirt with ceremonial gold shovels.

Resource Real Estate Opportunity REIT has acquired the Nob Hill Apartments here for $10.1 million, excluding closing costs.

The proposed $54-million Charter Square office building project here is closer to breaking ground now that the Raleigh Planning Commission unanimously approved the project.

CHICAGO-Billionaire investor Sam Zell has acquired a parking garage at 33 W. Ontario St. for a little more than $7 million.

NEW YORK CITY-The strong home sales market has spread to the boroughs of New York City outside Manhattan and to Westchester County to the north.