PHILLIPSBURG, NJ-The manufacturer wants to transform its vacant industrial site here with the help of the Hillier organization, the Garibaldi Group and Gerald H. Genet Inc.

WASHINGTON DC-After suffering the ills of decades of disrepair, Parkfair Apartments gets a chance to shine once again, courtesy of the recent $3.7-million redevelopment. The 31 units are reserved as affordable housing.

PHOENIX-The Portland buyer pays close to $2.5 million for the Cornel Apartments, using a 41% down payment and takeover of a Fannie Mae loan to close the sale and satisfy the exchange. Only one unit was empty at closing time.

DETROIT-Joint venture by Barton Malow and minority-firm Xcel will create heart of massive office project in central business district of city.