BOSTON-Governor Mitt Romney proposes dedicating $50 million to communities that issue occupancy permits. The governor anticipates that the move, which would give about $3,000 for each new and rehabilitated residence, will encourage the development of housing across the state.

SAN JOSE, CA-According to BT Commercial's latest report on the Bay Area commercial real estate market, this year may demonstrate historical levels of positive annual net absorption, fueling a slow, but steady recovery.

ORLANDO-The manufacturer is taking the entire building at 1978 Stanhome Way for three years at an estimated aggregate rent of $661,500. Available sublease space in the Central Florida industrial market has fallen to 775,000 sf from 1.4 million sf during most of 2002.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD-Looking toward the areas future growth, Howard County officials give their approval for Greenebaum and Rose associates to create Maple Lawn, a 507-acre, mixed-use development. Upon completion in 2012, the planned community will offer one million sf of office space, 1,000 new homes, and 150,000 sf of retail space.