HIGH POINT, N.C-Asheboro developer Jeff Schwartz has broken ground on a $3 million, six-building rental warehouse and manufacturing complex just northeast of Charlotte.

HOUSTON-Another Texas connection to Internet-based commercial real estate services will launch a transaction platform site in January, an e-business resulting from the departure of four key executives from Houston-based Hines Interests. Their success is being closely monitored by their former employer.

SEATTLE-The new-format retailer of musical instruments, recording equipment and pro audio gear will place its elaborate superstores in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Portland this year.