BOSTON-Colliers International's survey of 15 major Downtown office markets reveals an unexpected 651% increase in sublease space here. Recovery is not around the corner but when it comes it should be quick.

NEW YORK CITY-Despite a decline of more than $3 billion in 2Q compared to the first quarter, nearly twice as many non-hotel trusts issued debt or preferred stock during the first six months of 2001 as did last year. Going forward, mergers and acquisition activity is expected to pick up.

SANTA ANA, CA-The newly rehabbed 73,500 sf grocery-anchored center is the latest asset for its new Mexican owner. Part of a 1031 exchange with another property owned by the private investor elsewhere in the United States, the center is located at 1710-1730 E. 17th Street.<p>

DENVER-One of the nation's largest industrial real estate investment trusts will build a 196,000-sf distribution center in Shinkiba for DHL Japan Inc., which signs a 20-year lease for a hub for its operations.