DENVER-The overall vacancy rate is nearly twice as high as it was a year ago. The worst submarket is Douglas County, which posts a 16.6% vacancy rate.

DALLAS-The Big D is currying favor with institutional investors after a long hiatus. A well-stabilized property with no near-term lease rollover is drawing 15 to 20 offers these days. Equally important, capital and product are in the market at the same time.

WEST LINN, OR-The May increase in fees has meant developers must now pay $5,817 for each new apartment unit instead of $2,886, the rate that had been in effect since 2000. The writ of review asks for a judge to examine the formula used to back up the need for increased fees.

BOSTON-In a move that the Boston Redevelopment Authority hopes will ease the housing crunch in the city, the BRA approves an 80-unit condominium project for the downtown area near Faneuil Hall.