LEESBURG, FL-Property owners in this Lake County city of 16,911 permanent residents are urging the city to create the special area for structures over 50 years old as a magnet for new business, a trigger for new restorations and a lever to increase property values. Leesburg is 45 miles northwest of Downtown Orlando.

DETROIT-The BLIMPIE Sub & Salad shop complements a new public housing complex nearby. It is the first franchise to locate in an Empowerment Zone and highlights $13 billion in economic growth occurring in neighborhoods.

HOUSTON-Marcus Hotels & Resorts is the new manager for a 171-room Hilton Garden Inn that will open in the fall. It's Marcus' first Texas assignment. But, says a company executive, are sure to follow.

DALLAS-The Dallas-Ft. Worth multifamily market is becoming a property owner's nirvana. Occupancy and rent will remain healthy as long as construction creeps at its present pace, says M/PF Research in its latest analysis.