ST. PAUL, MN-The group cites the latest economic figures as a sign that business owners will face tough choices, and that property taxes will be a critical factor in where they do business.

DALLAS-Building owners walk a fine line when it comes to appeasing the community, abiding municipal codes and still finding ways so tenants can enjoy a smoke break. The fines are hefty, the restrictions plentiful and the violators many, say executives.

WATERTOWN, MA-This town has rejected Harvard University's latest offer of payment in lieu of taxes it would owe on the Arsenal on the Charles, a 30-acre commercial office center located here. Locals protested the sale.

NEW YORK CITY-The Dow is down just slightly for the year, but the S&P 500 and particularly the Nasdaq, are in negative territory while the RMS is up by 7.7%. The market value of real estate mutual funds rose $69 million last week; net inflows totaled $36.6 million.