HARRISBURG, PA-Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loans aggregating $4.9 million are provided to five projects. Gov. Ed Rendell says they will create and retain 200 jobs in Philadelphia, Northampton and Montgomery counties.

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL-While net income dropped to $28 million versus $30.7 million in third quarter 2004, funds from operations rose to $32.9 million, compared with $28.1 million. The "tussle" to gain control of Dim Vastgoed continues.

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL-While net income dropped to $28 million versus $30.7 million in third quarter 2004, FFO rose to $32.9 million.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL-Following its total renovation of the 542-unit apartment complex at 4120 Union Square Blvd., the owner obtains a five-year, fixed-rate loan with a flexible prepayment penalty, arranged by Meridian Capital.

WEST PALM BEACH, FL-At an acquisition and pre-development cost of $15.6 million, the Coral Gables-based developer plans to begin construction of the 10-story condominium at 480 Hibiscus St. in first quarter 2006. Prices reach to $600,000.

MIAMI BEACH-South Beach Investment Realty, founded in 1999 as a residential specialist, opens SBI Commercial with a staff of 16 focused on all commercial market sectors, including land, hospitality, retail, warehouse and office.

HORSHAM, PA-"It appears we may be entering a period of more moderate home price increases," said Robert Toll in announcing the builder would reduce its forecast of 2006 deliveries by as many as 700 homes.

PHILADELPHIA-After paying Starwood $307,958 a room for the property in the Liberty Place complex at 17th and Chestnut streets, HEI will invest up to $10 million to renovate public areas and existing rooms and add four suites.