AUBURN HILLS, MI-Auto supplier Metaldyne has leased 10,830 sf of office space here, in a deal arranged by Friedman.

CHELSEA, MI-Planners approved expanding the business district as part of a plan to redevelop historic buildings into office and retail spaces. When completed, the Clock Tower complex will have 190,000 sf of mixed-use space.

LIVONIA, MI-First Industrial Realty Trust has sold two industrial properties on the west side of Detroit area.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI-An upscale shopping center plan has been added to the $500 million mixed-use project at Partridge Creek Golf Course in this Detroit suburb. Although an exact plan has not been announced, it will be located only a mile east of the Lakeside mall.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI-An expansion of the North Orchard Plaza here is nearing completion with a 130,000-sf Home Depot, severing as the anchor and a 150,000-sf Sam's Club under construction now. The project, discussed for more than a decade, is being developed by Grand Sakwa Properties Inc.

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI-The Forum Apartments bought the apartment complex, located at 950 Appian Way.

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI-An apartment complex in this central Michigan community has sold for $3.9 million.

NEW BALTIMORE, MI-The school district in this Detroit suburb will spend $42.2 million to expand area school buildings. The population in New Baltimore has shot up 20% in the past two years.