ATLANTA-A merger with either SunTrust Banks Inc. or First Union Corp. could dump an undetermined chunk of subleased space on the Downtown market, brokers studying the effects of the pending transaction tell GlobeSt.com on condition of anonymity.

NEW YORK CITY-The arrangement will enable Insignia's clients to dispose of their surplus and underperforming commercial real estate at up to full value. Properties are acquired for trade credits that can be used to buy media, goods and services.

WALNUT CREEK, CA-Trigger Reital is the company's new assistant director for research in the outer East Bay, but also will assist brokers Scott Ellis and Curt Scheve in leasing and selling office and R&D properties.

BOSTON-In the midst of relentless concerns surrounding the proposed convention center in South Boston some good news: more taxes and fees designated to partly fund the $800-million center are being collected than was originally anticipated.