ATLANTA-The locally based hospitality owner/franchiser reports a 3% increase in April compared to an average weekly rate of $155.17 at the same time last year, exceeding the hotel industry norm so far this year.

LONDON-Office availability in the M25 markets rose slightly during the first quarter of 2001, according to the latest survey from Knight Frank.

SAN DIEGO- CBRE's central county office is reporting four smaller industrial transactions this week. In one deal, Elgar Corp. signed a five-year lease for 9,140-sf of industrial space at 9215 Brown Deer Road in San Diego. The deal is valued at $445,536.

LOS ANGELES-As the threat of rolling blackouts hangs over building owners across the county, a diverse group of investors has committed $50 million to LA-based RealEnergy, a new company that plans to install onsite power systems in commercial properties nationwide.