ORLANDO-Sun Trust Banks Inc. of Atlanta, which is buying the Columbus, OH-based company in February, has no interest in taking over the space at 34 Florida supermarkets.

HOUSTON-Rob Roberson becomes executive vice president and NAIOP's 2001 Rising Star, Caleb Lawson, steps into Roberson's old role as vice president of the industrial division. Re-channeling their energies is sure to benefit the firm, says the CEO.

DENVER-"The commercial real estate economy will lag the recovery in the general economy," says Rick Pederson, chairman of Ross Consulting Group, predicting a 2003 recovery. Office sellers can expect 15% less than current asking prices.

LAFAYETTE, CO-A 16,630-sf office, research and development building in the Lafayette Tech Center is financed by a $1.4-million loan arranged by Minneapolis-based NorthMarq Capital. Kollmar-Jackson LLP is the borrower.