LYNNWOOD, WA—Minnesota-based CSM Lodging, has purchased Courtyard by Marriott North/Lynnwood Everett, located north of Seattle. The 164-key property originally opened in 1999.

SEATTLE—CBRE has executed on two new office leases totaling 75,000 SF for new tenants at 705 Union Station. CBEW says clients Avvo and Intel are expanding their regional. Occupancy now at 76%.

CHICAGO—John Allen, who helped build the company that would become Chicago-based apartment firm Amli Residential in 1980, died Sunday at his home in Chicago. He was 76. Allen, a former law firm partner, worked in real estate development for 25 years.

TACOMA, WA—State Farm Insurance is considering changes to its operations in the Tacoma area, including looking at the downtown 12-story building that has been mostly vacant since 2010.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—The first item on the agenda for tonight's city council meeting is an overview of plans, with room to address specific concerns.

SCOTTSDALE—Texas developer breaks ground on the first phase of 750-Unit Jefferson at One Scottsdale. Broader master development to include retail, dining, class A office and hotel uses.

DALLAS—Investors pay $7.1 million for a 67,146-square-foot office building. Deal also includes nine-acre tract that could be developed.

KELLER, TX—A 96 acre tract at a local foster care home has been sold to a Dallas developer. New single family homes will be built.