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EMERYVILLE, CA-The US Department of Energy's new Joint BioEnergy Institute inks a renewable five-year, 65,000-sf lease, dropping availability in the new 245,000-sf lab building to 30%.

BOSTON-After a year in Paradigm's portfolio, the asset moves for a handsome return. 'I think our investors are very happy,' says a Paradigm official.

ROCK HILL, MO-The first phase of the Market at McKnight development will have a total of 126,000 sf of retail space and is anchored by Stein Mart.

NEW YORK CITY-Stonehenge closes its new equity fund to acquire office, retail and residential properties, and target high-yield debt opportunities.

WEYMOUTH, MA-The $16.5-million, 10-year financing requires a unique approach thanks to a building expansion option.

NEW YORK CITY-Manhattan's vacancy rate drops to 4.9%--its lowest level in more than 25 years. Average asking rent increased $2.15 per sf from Q2.

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ-The automaker will relocate from South Jersey to Boston Properties One Tower Center by the end of the year.

NEW YORK CITY-Cushman & Wakefield will be responsible for leasing approximately 60% of the building's office space, or 1.5 million gross sf by 2012.