LOS ANGELES-Real estate experts remain optimistic about activity in the 101 Technology Corridor, citing the region's diverse economy as a key buffer against any dot-com fallout.

SEATTLE-Owners of the Pagliacci chain of pizza stores have reached an agreement to buy the DeLaurenti Specialty Food Market within this city's Pike Place Market, which heretofore has not been occupied by a national chain.

DENVER-The city's multifamily market is healthy, concludes the latest research analysis by Marcus & Millichap's Denver office. There will be 30% fewer apartments break ground this year.

ORLANDO-The locally based, 30-year-old celebrity-themed restaurant chain posted pretax profit of $69.4 million in fiscal 2000, up 3% from $67.23 million in the previous year, according to its parent, London-based Rank Group PLC.