PHOENIX-A California couple shells out just $600,000 shy of the asking price for the Links, a 207-unit complex fronting a golf course. The higher per unit price than comparable product didn't faze the 10 investors chasing the deal.

BOSTON-The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority signs the Boston Gift Show to host six shows at the new Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL-Craig Callaway, who will be based in the company's local office, has worked for Callaway & Price Inc., RJS Realty and Koger Equity Inc. He has been in the real estate banking industry for 10 years.

DENVER-The newly inaugurated Mayor creates a cabinet-level department, the Office of Economic Development, which should streamline the project review process. The goal of all this effort is to bring more jobs to the local economy.