BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI-The transaction value on the four separate sales of apartment complexes exceeds $7.5 million. Total number of units exceeds 180 apartments.

DALLAS-Even if the market has touched bottom, the coming year won't be all uphill as lenders ready for battle with foreclosures and loan workouts. Nonetheless, optimism remains with construction slowing and job growth, albeit moderate, looming.

BELLINGHAM, MA-The Massachusetts Supreme Court overruled the state's Land Court, which invalidated a town's rezoning amendment because the developer involved made an $8 million gift to the town.

WAUKEGAN, IL-The New Harbor Renaissance Commission will likely be involved in hiring a project manager and forming a development team to oversee the $1.2-billion makeover of this city's Downtown and lakefront.