DETROIT-The $37-million Woodward Millenium mixed-use retail and loft condominium development here is one of the projects getting a boost from the Community Assistance Team, which provides funds and other resources for redevelopment projects.

HEMET, CA-Market Street Land & Cattle Co. scoops up the 48,000-sf property, which is located at 2255-2275 E. Florida Ave. in Hemet. The property is occupied by Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts, Save-A-Lot grocery store and Bert's Outlet Center.

PHILADELPHIA-With the purchase of two class-A office buildings in Blue Bell, PA for $34 million, the Cranford, NJ-based REIT makes good on its promise to increase its presence in the suburban Philadelphia market. This follows a King of Prussia acquisition.

SEATTLE-A significant part of the expansion involves the appointment of three employees, Daniel Raffe, Eric Anderson and Craig Torrence, to positions as vice presidents. In addition, GE is increasing its sale-leaseback funding, in a vote of confidence for this two-year-old program.