DETROIT-The office leasing market sees plenty of activity, including projects by automotive suppliers and Kojaian Cos. Collins and Aikman and Textron Automotive take 195,000 sf in the Troy Concept Center.

DETROIT-Two office buildings in Southfield, MI and Flint, MI, as well as a retail center in Woodhaven, MI are used as collateral for $11 million in financing. Prudential Mortgage Co. is the lender on two deals worth $6.35 million.

TROY, MI-Kirco hires seven new top-level officers as part of a move to join the industrial, retail and residential development fray. The company also hopes to handle financing and acquisitions.

DETROIT-Tax abatements and assistance from Oakland County bring nearly $40 million in new development and expansion projects in Auburn Hills and Bloomfield Hills. The largest project is an 81,000-sf build-to-suit.

DETROIT-EDS Corp. is considering space in GM-owned Renaissance Center, among other locations in Southeast Michigan. A large contract with General Motors does not make the Renaissance Center a lock.

LANSING, MI-Cambridge Manor Estates is purchased by GDI Properites

SOUTHFIELD, MI-Tel-Twelve Mall is receiving an opening-up makeover, as DSW Shoe Warehouse opens a 25,000-sf freestanding store. The de-malling is on schedule, says Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust.

TROY, MI-A real estate auction for hundreds of retail store locations will go to pay