SAN FRANCISCO-The real estate investment arm of New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon picks up four office properties from Equity Office. The portfolio totals 1.36 million sf and is 53.4% vacant. Hines is a 10% partner in the deal.

PORTLAND-Instead of hearing the convention center hotel evaluation committee's developer recommendation, the board of the Portland Development Commission on Wednesday directs staff to obtain new cost and financing estimates for a minimum 400-room first phase instead of the minimum 600-room first phase stated in its Request for Proposals.

PORTLAND-Instead of hearing the convention center hotel evaluation committee's developer recommendation, the board of the Portland Development Commission on Wednesday directs staff to obtain new cost and financing estimates for a minimum 400-room first phase instead of the minimum 600-room first phase stated in its Request for Proposals.

CHICAGO-The convenience-store chain will grow mainly through buying other chains, but is also looking to open more new stores.