BOSTON-The new owner of the State Street Financial Center, Fortis Property Group, will get $775 million in financing to fund the $889-million acquisition of the one-million-sf trophy asset.

BOSTON-Absorption and vacancy rates for office and R&D space declined in 2006 but the numbers show a healthy improvement in the market, a year-end study found.

EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA-Specialty multi-media company World Publications moves into 252,070 sf of warehouse space in East Bridgewater later this month, making the company the largest tenant.

EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA-Specialty multi-media company World Publications moves into 252,070 sf of warehouse space in East Bridgewater later this month, making the company the largest tenant.

ATLANTA-Royal Hospitality says it plans to acquire all 282 Shoney's Restaurants under a plan to return the chain to its former glory.

BOSTON-The sale of State Street Financial Center to an affiliate of Fortis Property Group for $889 million signals a strong start for the New Year in Boston's commercial real estate market.

BOSTON-The sale of State Street Financial Center to an affiliate of Fortis Property Group for $889 million signals a strong start for the New Year in Boston's commercial real estate market.

CAMBRIDGE, MA-Hunt Alternatives adds more than 4,000 sf, under a lease renewal and expansion that gives the private foundation a total of 9,609 sf of space in the 625 Mount Auburn St. building.