PHOENIX-A 31,300 industrially zoned parcel in north Phoenix has commanded $219,300 from a manufacturer of prefab fireplaces. The land is located in the Deer Valley Commerceplex. In another deal, a charter school has leased a prime retail site in Tempe.

ATLANTA-Roberts Realty Investors Inc. plans to build a 220-unit multifamily complex; 39,000 sf of office; 47,000 sf of retail; and 80 rental townhomes, all in north Atlanta.

HOUSTON-A leading senior economist says the CBD's revitalization most likely will fall short of many people's expectations. The corner's been turned, but there is not enough steam to keep tenants from heading to the suburbs.

LA MIRADA, CA-Privately held Yen Enterprises pays $3.4 million for 70,000-sf facility here, the latest in a flurry of mid-size deals for local manufacturing and distribution space.