NEW YORK CITY-Brokers here say the shuttering of some Office Depot and Sears locales could only be the beginning of a larger trend among retail types that offer no differentiation.

CHICAGO-Mark Ruda boasts a diverse background. But his history as both a newspaperman and real estate broker come together in his new assignment for GlobeStcom.

NEW YORK CITY-The deal closes months-long debate, conjecture and competition among some of the industry's heaviest hitters. The final price falls short of Goldman Sachs' asking price of $2.5 billion.

NEW YORK CITY-One source within the beleaguered info-provider says all six field offices will be shuttered.

NEW YORK CITY-Insiders see repositioning to better serve markets, but no major re-invention of its market focus and absolutely no plans to close doors entirely.

NEW YORK CITY-Don't cry doom and gloom just yet. Most experts see the industry surviving the coming economic hit. The question is exactly how hard that hit will be.

NEW YORK CITY-Lend Lease's CapMark Services will handle the account on a national basis, backed up by the real estate firm's asset management services.

NEW YORK CITY-Cutting corners to cut costs can result in cleanup costs ranging from $25,000 to $250,000--and that's just for underground storage remediation. One legal eagle counts the ways owners blunder.