KANSAS CITY, KS-The merger with the Harbinger Property Group brings Lee’s offices to eight in the Midwest and 42 in the country, with another four on the planning table.

CHICAGO-Tenants looking more to renew, expand than in past two years. Virtually no development may boost competition for space, but 2011 will likely be flat, researchers say.

LONDON-After its May 12 event, Cushman & Wakefield’s commercial property auctions team will join CB Richard Ellis.

LAKE ZURICH, IL-Ryan Cos. is building the 95-unit Zurich meadows for $15 million.

ANN ARBOR, MI-The bookseller, enmeshed in a bankruptcy restructuring, is not leaving the Detroit area. The company is scouting locations, says a spokeswoman.

LUXEMBOURG-A fund run by the London-based company has purchased five warehouses and one retail center.

MINNEAPOLIS-The Winnipeg, Canada-based firm recently announced the acquisition of the 307,045-square-foot Stinson Office Park, as well as a nine-property portfolio of industrial here.

DUBLIN-The company’s strategy is to assist in the large-scale recapitalization of Irish-owned and banked assets, including properties outside the country.