TROY, MI-The strongest Detroit area office submarket is looking at two new laws that would limit development to only high and dry areas. Developers and lawmakers threaten lawsuits if ordinances are passed.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA-Fountain Valley Village LLC acquires four-acre parcel for approximately $3 million. The company plans to build an assisted living and Alzheimer's care facility on the site.

NEWTON, MA-After two years, it is still unclear what is going to happen to the proposal to develop a senior housing complex here. The developer would like to build 40 units but a number of engineering issues are reportedly standing in his way.

HOUSTON-In the Houston space race, leases totaling about 8,000 sf close for two office buildings around town. The largest deal pulls 3,374 sf from the city's sublease roster, with Future Petroleum readying for a move into 1800 W. Loop South.