SAN FRANCISCO-The National Association of Realtors is eyeing a January launch of its first commercial index. The National Association of Real Estate Editors picks its 2006 officers. It all happened at NAR's annual Conference & Expo, here.

NEW YORK CITY-The banking giant signs for 297,000 feet at 485 Lex while TIAA takes 85,000 at 750 Third.

NEW YORK CITY-The banking giant signs for 297,000 feet at 485 Lex while TIAA takes 85,000 at 750 Third.

NORTHBROOK, IL-Grubb formally launched its newest entity—focused on acquisitions in second-tier markets--on Sept. 7, according to SEC documents. Now it's taking the fledgling firm public with the sale of 25 million shares of stock.

NORTHBROOK, IL-Grubb formally launched its newest entity—focused on acquisitions in second-tier markets--on Sept. 7, according to SEC documents. Now it's taking the fledgling firm public with the sale of 25 million shares of stock.

We go there because fewer eyes are on these transactions.

We go there because fewer eyes are on these transactions.

NEW YORK CITY-Despite obvious and unique challenges to each of the cultures, both locales offer upside for foreign investors seeking to place capital. The choice, says experts, lies in your need.