CHICAGO-Some stereotypes linger, though. "I still go through this--a lot of people wouldn't think I'd know about things like power in the building," says Joyce M. Slone. "It's kind of a non-feminine thing.

CHICAGO-Equity Residential Properties Trust pand CEO Douglas Crocker II predicts a slowdown in multifamily construction as well as fewer single-family home buyers will add up to another strong year for his REIT.

CHICAGO-The largest industrial REIT in the market budgets for a recession and wants to be poised to capitalize on opportunities in a market that continues to see competition for deals.

CHICAGO-Some stereotypes linger, though. "I still go through this--a lot of people wouldn't think I'd know about things like power in the building," says Joyce M. Slone. "It's kind of a non-feminine thing.

SCHAUMBURG, IL-The finance company's lease renewal in this northwest suburb is one of four recent transactions closed by Chicago-based Equis Corp., which also represented APV in a lease at 5100 N. River Rd. in Schiller Park.

CHICAGO and MENLO PARK, CA-The deal makes the new company the No. 1 or 2 office property owner in nine the top 10 markets. "This business is changing," says chairman Ned Spieker, who gets an EOP board seat.

ROSEMONT, IL-Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler Inc. recently completed six industrial leases totaling 225,000 sf. The largest involved freight companies looking to locate in the O'Hare submarket and with access to expressways.

OAK PARK, IL-Plans for an 87-unit residential development with 6,000 sf of retail space and 522-car garage is held up by a dispute between the developers and a hot dog stand owner. Village officials threaten to use eminent domain powers.