ORLANDO-Locally based CNL Retirement Properties Inc. contracts to buy 20 seniors housing properties totaling 3,600 units from affiliates of WHSLH Realty LLC for $156,111 per unit, growing CNL's portfolio to 139 properties in 29 states.

DENVER-The nation's largest REIT, headquartered here, has formed a joint venture with GE Real Estate in order to raise equity capital at a competitive cost, among oher reasons.

ELMSFORD, NY-Fremont Investment & Loan inked a major expansion deal at 555 Taxter Rd. CB Richard Ellis reports the firm has committed to an additional 30,000 sf, bringing its presence at the property to nearly 55,600 sf.

ST. PETE BEACH, FL-Cigna sells part ownership in Florida's legendary, 75-year-old pink palace for $300,000 per room. The 10-year-old Plasencia Group Inc. of Tampa, FL orchestrated the deal which took two years to complete.