DENVER-HUD predicts Denver will rank fourth nationwide in FHA loan volume and seventh for completed transactions in the coming years. The ambitious goal and changes will make HUD more competitive with conventional lenders.

HOUSTON-Area churches have resorted to public auctions to unload 34.5 acres. Cantu Investments snags 11.5 acres in northeast Houston, with a top bid of $168,000 for the commercially zoned property.

SCOTTSDALE-A developer has received approval from the city to turn a failed 600,000-sf mall into a office and telecom hotel in the heart of downtown Scottsdale. The renovation will cost $41 million.

EVERETT, WA-The 11th largest shopping center in Puget Sound has been gaining new permanent tenants. The 722,000-sf retail property also added nearly 50 temporary tenants for the Christmas season.