NEW YORK CITY-Overall, the prices of apartments rose 11% during the first quarter compared to 4Q 2000. Luxury units in Midtown declined dramatically, however, falling 44% compared to late last year.

ORLANDO-The 13th annual report by the New York-based real estate valuation and consulting firm calls Orlando and Las Vegas "the best-loved tourist destinations in the nation.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA-The healthcare equity REIT's first quarter performance was down slightly from the same period last year after conforming to the Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin adopted at the end of last year.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA-The equity REIT, which invests in healthcare-related facilities, increased its cash dividend to holders of both common and preferred stock.