BALTIMORE-As the company completes financing for the historic skyscraper it looks to other deals in the city. The firm pays $14.6 million for the landmark Equitable Building.

FAIRFAX, VA-The class A office space was acquired in an off-market transaction for $66 million. Republic also owns the other two buildings in the park.

ROCKVILLE, MD-Local restaurants and retailers commit to space in the 12.5-acre mixed-use community. Plans call for 644 condominiums, 180,000 sf of retailers, a 100,000-sf Montgomery County public library, a 40,000-sf cultural arts center and an open-air town square.

BETHESDA, MD-AFP committed to 28,468-sf at 4520 East-West Hwy. here. The firm will move from 7315 Wisconsin Ave. in Washington, DC.

WASHINGTON, DC-The DC area continues to lead in office. Overall, the indicator points to a net absorption of industrial and office space for the rest of 2006.

WASHINGTON, DC-Fannie Mae agrees to pay $400 million in a $11-billion accounting scandal. Also as part of the agreement, the company will undertake a comprehensive reform program.

WASHINGTON, DC-Fannie Mae agrees to pay $400 million in a $11-billion accounting scandal. Also as part of the agreement, the company will undertake a comprehensive reform program.

WASHINGTON, DC-In the combined agreements with OFHEO and the SEC, the company has agreed to pay a $400-million civil penalty. The board releases the results of investigation into its accounting, governance, structure and internal controls.