ISELIN, NJ-The deals involve new leases, expansions and renewals in the northern and central parts of the state. The list is topped by Princeton Optronics' 46,200-sf relocation.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA-A $6.9-million loan is finalized for a 70,088-sf, five-building complex in San Juan Capistrano. Terms of the three-year non-recourse loan include an 85% LTV ratio. Heller Financial provides the financing.

GREATER BOSTON-A third quarter report indicates that while vacancy rates have gone up, a good deal of that is due to sublease space. A local industry expert insists that this is an indication that while the economy is suffering, the commercial real estate market here is fundamentally healthy.

LONDON-Office availability in central London grew by 50% in the third quarter of 2001, according to Healey & Baker's latest market survey. The vacancy rate rose to 4.1% from the previous quarter's 2.7%.