HOBOKEN, NJ-The leasing effort is just underway at Independence at The Shipyard, Allied Development Co.'s latest residential project on the Hudson riverfront.

DETROIT-The new upscale grocery stores in Royal Oak and Farmington Hills are the first to open in Michigan. The buildings' decor will celebrate the Motor City's history, as the Los Angeles-based company enters its 18th state.

CHICAGO-The Indianapolis-based office and industrial REIT considers itself overweight in with industrial holdings in Atlanta, Indianapolis and Minneapolis. One way it wants to rebalance itself is adding more office properties in this market.

AUSTIN-The alliance sits down with the GSA to present its suggested location for a $62-million federal courthouse. Of the three sites under review, the alliance is pushing Intel's 10-story "see-through" office building.