WASHINGTON, DC-Even though fourth quarter figures were down, condominium sales hit a record high in 2000. The National Association of Realtors says the 721,000 units sold is down 1% from the third quarter's record 728,000 sold.

KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC-It took a year to find a tenant to fill the South Carolina developer's first 100,000-sf structure but company officials are confident the new space in Kings Mountain Commerce Park will be leased quickly because of current demand. The site is 20 miles west of Downtown Charlotte.

SEATTLE, WA-According to retail specialist, Steve Ruggiero of First American Properties, and a mid-year report by CB Richard Ellis, the retail market in Puget Sound is moving hard and fast, with no signs of slowing down any time soon.

PORTLAND-Real estate sources close to the sale of the 190,000-sf, four-story building at 2525 SW First Ave. should close in the next 60 days. Many well-known Portlanders have had their hands on the building through the years.