PORTLAND-GlobeSt.com caught up with local developer David Parr the day after he closed on the acquisition of the Downtown Nordstrom Building to discuss the long-term future of the well-located property.

WILSONVILLE, OR-The Multifamily Housing Council of Oregon is holding an all-day seminar in mid-September "to help landlords and investors make a reasonable return on their investments so that they can continue to provide affordable rental housing.

ATLANTA-The Alpharetta, GA-based software manufacturer will be selling its patented EtherLoop technology to broadband services providers installing high-speed Internet broadcast video lines into a half million guest rooms at 3,200 hotels in 100 countries and territories.

CHICAGO-Rodamco North America, which bought locally-based Urban Shopping Centers last year for $3.4 billion, resists Westfield Holdings Limited's attempt to have a say in management of the Netherlands-based retail company.