ATLANTA-Parkway Properties of Jackson, MS, whose portfolio already includes Atlanta real estate, is teaming with Southeast OfficeInvest to acquire class A and class B buildings in Downtown areas of the Southeast and Southwest.

CHICAGO-New York-based W.P Carey & Co. has entered into a $3.3 million sale-leaseback agreement with Universal Technical Institute for a Glendale Heights building.

PORTLAND, OR-With class A vacancies still tight, dotcoms were responsible for much of the leasing activity in class B and C buildings downtown, according to third quarter numbers from Grubb & Ellis. Meanwhile, in the high-tech haven located west of town, several projects were leased up before they hit the market.

DENVER- The Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has snagged another accolade, this time being named the nation's top Hispanic chamber. The stiff competition for the national title had included San Diego, Milwaukee, Dallas and San Juan, Puerto Rico chambers.