CHICAGO—John Allen, who helped build the company that would become Chicago-based apartment firm Amli Residential in 1980, died Sunday at his home in Chicago. He was 76. Allen, a former law firm partner, worked in real estate development for 25 years.

TACOMA, WA—State Farm Insurance is considering changes to its operations in the Tacoma area, including looking at the downtown 12-story building that has been mostly vacant since 2010.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—The first item on the agenda for tonight's city council meeting is an overview of plans, with room to address specific concerns.

SCOTTSDALE—Texas developer breaks ground on the first phase of 750-Unit Jefferson at One Scottsdale. Broader master development to include retail, dining, class A office and hotel uses.

DALLAS—Investors pay $7.1 million for a 67,146-square-foot office building. Deal also includes nine-acre tract that could be developed.

KELLER, TX—A 96 acre tract at a local foster care home has been sold to a Dallas developer. New single family homes will be built.

THE COLONY, TX—Nebraska Furniture Mart has acquired 433 acres to house a retail and distribution hub and a surrounding master-planned retail and entertainment development. The retailer's plans include a convention center hotel and spa.

THE COLONY, TX—Nebraska Furniture Mart has acquired 433 acres to house a retail and distribution hub and a surrounding master-planned retail and entertainment development. The retailer's plans include a convention center hotel and spa.