NEW YORK CITY-Sam Zell doesn't flinch easily--not in the face of recession. He told a crowd here yesterday the fundamentals of a strong real estate market will get the industry through the economic woes of 2001's first half.

NEW YORK CITY-The 60-floor asset is the likely front-runner among a number of

NEW YORK CITY-Layoff of 14 people from NY office sets stage for hiring new techies to ramp up Bluewire, CEO Shively tells GlobeSt.com. She says the operation's funded through her break-even point.

NEW YORK CITY-Brokers here say the shuttering of some Office Depot and Sears locales could only be the beginning of a larger trend among retail types that offer no differentiation.

CHICAGO-Mark Ruda boasts a diverse background. But his history as both a newspaperman and real estate broker come together in his new assignment for GlobeStcom.

NEW YORK CITY-The deal closes months-long debate, conjecture and competition among some of the industry's heaviest hitters. The final price falls short of Goldman Sachs' asking price of $2.5 billion.

NEW YORK CITY-One source within the beleaguered info-provider says all six field offices will be shuttered.

NEW YORK CITY-Insiders see repositioning to better serve markets, but no major re-invention of its market focus and absolutely no plans to close doors entirely.