CAPE CORAL, FL-Snappers Inc. signed a lease with the property owner, RealMark Marina Grill LLC, to operate the project here long term. It is the first waterfront restaurant in town.

BOSTON-In a surprise move, the city's zoning commission delays its vote on Kensington Investment's plan to build a 30-story apartment building in Chinatown on Washington Street. The 346-unit project had faced intense opposition.

MIAMI-The increase should not be as much as this year, according to Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Brokerage Co. A recent report by the company also states that asking rents are expected to continue to rise next year, while completions planned for next year are just about two-thirds the number completed this year.

HOUSTON-A locally based investment group, led by Republic Capital, secures a 10-year loan for $3.3 million at an interest rate of about 6%, using the 37,533-sf St. Joseph Medical Plaza at 2101 Crawford St. as collateral.