NEW YORK CITY—“The S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index has risen at a 4% or higher annual rate since September 2012, well ahead of inflation,” says S&P Down Jones' David Blitzer.

SAN DIEGO—The Washington-based grocery chain, which expanded just last year, is now in bankruptcy, and will retreat to the Pacific Northwest amid suit against Albertson's.

ROCKVILLE, MD—JBG is also trying to secure LEED for Gold Homes for the Terano.

LAKE FOREST, CA—In unique situations where the borrower has confidence in the lender's ability to perform, some builders feel safe in beginning construction before financing is in place, Landmark's Adam Deermount tells GlobeSt.com <b>EXCLUSIVELY</b>.