NEW YORK CITY—While in different stages of development, the Bronx and Brooklyn alike are working to increase their appeal, the presidents of the boroughs told a crowd of industry executives.

NEW YORK CITY—A $95 million mortgage loan, provided by a life insurance firm, will allow for the refinancing.

STAMFORD, CT—The <i>Financial Times</i> reported Thursday that the two hoteliers had held preliminary discussions, a few months after Starwood Hotels said it was exploring a possible sale.

TACOMA, WA—Lakeside Landing, built in 1969, is a 450-unit multifamily property less than a mile from Tacoma Community College.