CHICAGO-Nearly $90 million was spent on maintenance and capital expenses in the first quarter of 2003, an average of more than $400 per unit. The multifamily REIT is betting on the money translating into higher occupancy rates.

WORCESTER, MA-Consolidated Freightways puts its distribution facility located at 340 Franklin St. up for sale to the highest bidder. The company filed for bankruptcy protection this past September and is in the process of selling off its 220 properties located throughout the country.

TYSONS CORNER, VA-Federal government information technology contractor AnviCom Inc. makes plans to accommodate future growth by relocating to an 18,300-sf space at 1934 Gallows Rd.

DETROIT-The local firm handled five small leases for various office and retail tenants, including the move of Great Lakes Telephone to Centerline and signing a lease for the last space at Time Square Plaza shopping mall in Sterling Heights to Hanna Fruit Market.