VANCOUVER, WA-Having submitted proposals prior to the city's deadline, Garfield Traub Development of Dallas and Landmark Organization of Austin are now in the running with Renaissance Resources Group of Chandler, Ariz. and the Port of Vancouver to develop a Downtown hotel and conference center.

PHILADELPHIA-Retail spaces at five top shopping centers in Pennsylvania and Ohio, averaging 1,800 sf each, are going up for bid on November 8. They are among 32 former Golf America stores nationwide.

SEATTLE-Overall vacancy rates in a three county area rose from 14.81% to 15.72% over the past three months, according to CB Richard Ellis. The vacancy rate in Downtown Seattle rose from 13.97% to 14.57%, while Eastside vacancy increased from 16.06% to 16.69%.

BOSTON-The Crosstown project nails down its financing, clearing the way for construction to start on the 175-room hotel and 650-car garage. The $65-million project is located at the corner of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue.