LONDON-The downturn in the US economy has brought mixed blessings for the European hotel market. Despite worsening conditions, the overall performance has held up well, but London has been hit hard.

LOS ANGELES-Property owner Shuwa Investment signs architectural firm Zimmer Gunsul Frasca up for 20,000 sf at its Downtown office complex. The practice will relocate from the nearby Wells Fargo Center.

WASHINGTON, DC-The law firm has leased over 50% of the planned 438,000-sf of office space in this mixed-use redevelopment of the historic department store. The building will deliver in 2003.

DALLAS-The Dallas-Ft. Worth multifamily market once again is a temptress for institutional investors. The rebound has started, driving a prediction that average sales prices will spike 3.2% over the course of the year, says Marcus & Millichap.