SEATTLE, WA-The extinction of dinosaurs, scientists pronounce, was wrought by natural calamity. For the condominium market, those in development assert its demise is taking the form of exponentially-escalating insurance costs and greed-driven lawsuits. Lawyers counter that poor construction is to blame.

LONDON-The problems facing the central London office market are highlighted by the interim results from specialist central London investor Benchmark. The group estimates prime rents have fallen 10% and they are unlikely to recover until 2003.

FOREST LAKE, MN-The new store at 2013 Broadway Ave. taps a new market on the northern ring of the Twin Cities. Eden Prairie, MN-based Cub Foods has with 40 stores in the Twin Cities area.

BINGHAM FARMS, MI-Malan Realty Investors Inc. also is keeping an eye on the Kmart bankruptcy even though the retailer has affirmed one lease and is current in its obligations.