BOSTON-Overall vacancy rates in the area continue to climb despite persistent rumors that the recession is nearing its end. An industry expert tells GlobeSt.com that the market is probably at its bottom and could see a recovery by the end of the year.

NEW YORK CITY-With its acquisition of the Wadley-Donovan Group complete, Grubb & Ellis executives say theirs is now the only real estate firm to offer comprehensive site selection services as an in-house menu item. Competitors beg to differ.

LONDON-Amsterdam in the Netherlands has seen its biggest retail letting in over a decade, with UK retailer JJB Sports taking the former Marks & Spencer store at 66-72 Kalverstraat on a new lease from landlord Fortis.

LYNNWOOD, WA-A Bellevue-based development company completes a six-story, class A office building here. The company is hoping for success similar to its Mountlake Terrace Corporate Center.