SEATTLE-The self-storage REIT forks over three million common shares for 19 storage centers in Minnesota, pays $164 million for 36 centers developed under a tax retention operating lease facility and pays out another $153 million to gain a majority stake in Shurgard Europe.

ESCONDIDO, CA-A private investment group acquires the 87,000-sf shopping center, which is part of the 115,400-sf Gateway Center mixed-use development that celebrated its grand opening this past March.

GLENDALE CA-The hamburger chain opens its first ever mall location at the Glendale Galleria in a 5,331-sf lease with a long-term commitment for a street-front location. The restaurateur's usual fare is there, except the drive-through, of course.

BOULDER, CO-Sterling Rice-Group chose the building because of its 360-degree views of the community and its location in the heart of downtown. They will occupy the entire fourth floor of the new building.