ATLANTA-Sales in the commercial property market remained at a standstill for months with sellers refusing to reduce prices while buyers demanded discounts.

NEW YORK CITY-The owners of the Milford Plaza Hotel, Ogden Cap Properties' affiliates, are planning to sell the hotel.

ORLANDO-Arbon Equipment Corp. Inc. has signed a new lease for 13,800 sf of industrial space at the Lee Vista Business Center located at 7443 Emerald Dunes Drive, Orlando.

NEW YORK CITY-Lacoste USA has signed a new lease for 13 years at the same location it currently is in.

WASHINGTON, DC-The Commerce Department has reported that the housing starts has fallen by 5% and has adjusted to a seasonal rate of 549,000 units.

WASHINGTON, DC-The National Association of Home Builders has reported that the housing market index in July has fallen by more than anticipated with the expiration of the federal tax credit.

NEW YORK CITY-The West Side Tennis Club is planning to sell its stadium in Forest Hills.

WASHINGTON, DC-A major move to make the Senate pass a Federal Housing Administration bill will be launched by housing and residential finance trade organizations this year.