ATLANTA-While single-family housing has peaked, multifamily activity has rebounded in some areas, particularly DeKalb and Gwinnett counties, because of the easing of density constraints. Overall, single-family and multifamily building permits are expected to slide from a high this year of 55,660 to 51,775 in 2001 and fewer than 50,000 in 2002.

RESTON, VA- $55 million loan is New York lender's first deal with Arlington REIT.

BURLINGTON, MA-Developer James Freeman has retained Spaulding & Slye to provide a range of services in construction of the 93,000-sf project.

PHOENIX-The popular Desert Botanical Garden here is getting a $15.7-million facelift.