MIAMI-The value of the deal wasn't disclosed. Locally based Lennar Corp. expects the affiliation with the Walnut, CA-based insurance carrier will streamline its closing services on single and multifamily sales.

OCEANSIDE, CA-Developer Douglas Manchester, already planning a beachfront resort here, has now submitted plans for a hotel and golf course in the El Corazon area three miles inland.

BETHESDA, MD-The hotel was included in LaSalle's purchase of I&G Capital Inc. At the same time it announced the purchase, LaSalle also downgraded its earnings projections for the year.

LONDON-Mayor Ken Livingstone has backed plans by Selfridges, the Oxford Street department store, to redevelop and extend its store.