MIAMI-Half of the 78 lofts at Aria have sold in less than a month. Prices range from the low $200,000s to the high $400,000s, with penthouses going for upward of $800,000. The project, which will include 7,500 sf of retail space, is being developed by Urbana Development Group.

MINNETONKA, MN-Most of the closed stores will be from the Sam Goody chain as the music retailer's new owner tries to return it to profitability.

ANAHEIM, CA-The Tyrol Plaza Senior Apartments begins construction and will provide affordable housing for residents 62 and older.

LONDON-Two consortia of private Irish investors have sold prime properties on the city's Bond Street, raising pounds 18.5 million ($31 million) in the process.