PALO ALTO, CA-James Koch, formerly with Cushman & Wakefield's local office, became managing director of the investment bank's new brokerage operation on Jan. 2. CSFB added brokerage services with its acquisition of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Inc.

IRVINE, CA-The parent company for Fidelity National Title, Chicago Title and other title insurance companies has purchased a firm with an information database that includes a Website for real estate professionals.

SAN FRANCISCO-Despite a surprise cut in interest rates this week, economist Kenneth Rosen warns the chance of a US recession remain high. The commercial real estate market likely will bounce back unscarred, however, concludes Rosen.

BOCA RATON, FL-Nearly 20 years ago, the TechCenter 051 Building became a focal point of top-secret high-tech research around the time the manufacturing giant began development of the personal computer.