SEATTLE-With the board of locally based Shurgard Storage uninterested in discussing the $2.58-billion acquisition offer from its self-storage peer, Public Storage is appealing directly to Shurgard shareholders with a report on the potential financial benefits of a takeover.

LAS VEGAS-MGM Mirage says its proposed 66-acre, 6,000-unit mixed-use development on the Strip between Bellagio and Monte Carlo will be the largest privately financed project in the history of the US.

LAS VEGAS-MGM Mirage says its proposed 66-acre, 6,000-unit mixed-use development on the Strip between Bellagio and Monte Carlo will be the largest privately financed project in the history of the US.

SEATTLE-Investment bank Newman & Assoc. underwrites $27.5 million in floating-rate, tax-exempt and taxable bonds that are sold to finance the construction of 143 units of assisted living and independent living senior housing at the Fairwinds-Redmond retirement community in Redmond, WA.

CLEVELAND-The 3.5-acre development includes two 23-story high-rise towers holding 765 apartment units, 243,696 sf of office and retail space and an 898-space parking garage. The apartments are 85% rented and the office and retail space is between 60% and 70% leased.

CLEVELAND-The 3.5-acre development includes two 23-story high-rise towers holding 765 apartment units, 243,696 sf of office and retail space and an 898-space parking garage. The apartments are 85% rented and the office and retail space is between 60% and 70% leased.

LARKSPUR, CA-The Beverly Hills-based real estate fund manager and its strategic partner acquire the portfolio of Northern California properties from locally based Fowler Property Acquisitions.

LARKSPUR, CA-The Beverly Hills-based real estate fund manager and its strategic partner acquire the portfolio of Northern California properties from locally based Fowler Property Acquisitions.