DENVER-Colorado's Ocean Journey, which can't pay off the $63.1 million in debt, is dealt another blow when the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District rejects a request for $750,000 a year.

WASHINGTON, DC-A recent report by Grubb & Ellis details high vacancy rates, 39% nationwide. But the firm says the outlook is far from bleak. However, in this region, the pain is acute as space sits dormant and new construction is put on hold or abandoned altogether.

COSTA MESA, CA-The firm, which provides legal and consulting services, plans to occupy the space by early September. The term of the lease, including extensions, is seven years and six months. Seven Manatt lawyers, including the firm's co-founder Thomas D. Phelps, will base their practices in Orange County.

LOS ANGELES-The Chino facility encompasses 33,500 sf and sold for $2.5 million. It stands at 4115 Schaefer Ave. The buyer, Chino-based AA Bridal/Apex TK, has already occupied the building.