NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will contract with the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University to produce an analysis of the Grow New Jersey Assistance Program and the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Program, Sen. Raymond Lesniak says.

IRVINE, CA—According to a new home-sales report from RealtyTrac, these California markets achieved at least 106% of their market value; the remaining four are in DC, North Dakota, North Carolina and Virginia.

CHICAGO—The recent sale of a portfolio of Giordano's restaurants illustrates how a strong brand can bring in investors even if a bankruptcy hovers in the background.

HERNDON, VA—DTZ arranged the financing on behalf of a JV between AEW Capital and American Real Estate Partners.