SOUTHFIELD, MI-Manufactured housing REIT Sun Communities says its net income almost doubled in 2003, compared to the previous year. Property operating revenues were up as well.

DUNDEE, MI-The Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance, a joint venture of three automakers, says it will build a 450,000-sf engine plant in Monroe County. State tax credits helped smooth the way for the deal.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI-Friedman Real Estate has announced office lease deals in Novi and Southfield. A software company and an auto-related business are the two tenants.

DETROIT-Standard Federal Bank will clean up an old trailer park near City Airport to build its next branch office. The bank is taking advantage of brownfield tax credits to do so.

DETROIT-A Detroit apartment complex known as River Tower is sold in a $29 million deal brokered by Marcus & Millichap.

ROSEVILLE, MI-Schostak Brothers says it's getting more aggressive in renting booths and kiosks in its mall by naming specialty leasing managers at each location.

SOUTHFIELD, MI-Grubb & Ellis has promoted several individuals in the Detroit market and given awards to local team members.

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI-A developer has been given preliminary approval for a $200-million, two-million-sf development along M-59 in the city.