SALEM, OR-Save for some non-profit agencies that are receiving free rent, the historic brick building at High and State streets has been largely vacant since the county consolidated its offices last year at Courthouse Square.

VANCOUVER, WA-The national specialty grocery chain Trader Joe's and Party City will each take 10,000-sf in the project to open their first locations in Clark County. They will join longtime tenants Shari's, Blockbuster and Petco.

CHICAGO-Billionaire Sam Zell is noted for his ability to pick up properties at a discount. However, analysts suggest the office REIT paid a premium, at least in the short term, to become No. 1 or 2 in nine of the top 10 markets.

MINNEAPOLIS-The Minneapolis Star Tribune throws its support to a new ordinance, but urges incentives from the state such as state income tax credits equal to 25% of the cost of rehabilitating certified structures.