WASHINGTON, DC-In the Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 8 the market composite index of mortgage loan applications, the measure of loan purchases and refinances, are up from the previous week.

LONDON-The UK planning system has come under attack from the Confederation of British Industry. Digby Jones, director-general of the employers' body said the inefficiency of many planning departments was thwarting growth.

BOSTON-The mayor states he is interested in exploring the idea of rebuilding Fenway Park. The mayor's office and city hall have been supportive of the $665 plan to build a new Fenway Park.

HOUSTON-RCA Holdings Ltd. has secured slightly more than $192 million for its multifamily portfolio, totaling in excess of 5,102 units in 18 complexes. The developer-owner is eyeing more buys in major US markets.