NORTHBOROUGH, MA-Despite a jittery economy, enthusiasm has not dampened for the Greater Boston commercial real estate market. Gutierrez Cos.'s recent purchase of 560 acres here is evidence of that.

BOSTON-As it prepares to vote on a proposal to build a ballpark here, the city council voiced its opposition at a public hearing. The council believes the project will cost the city more than originally anticipated.

BOSTON-Starwood Hotels has finally agreed to move ahead with its development of the South Boston convention center hotel. Officials at the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority are breathing a sigh of relief.

BOSTON-OfficeTempo, a locally-based company, is offering web-based procurement services to small and medium-sized companies. The service, which is currently only available in this area, provides costs savings by aggregating demand.

BOSTON-As further indication of the growth of the North Station market, Daejan Holdings PLC increases its presence here by paying $21.3 million or over $200 per sf for a 102,000 sf building. This is the London-based company's fourth building in the city.

BOSTON-The buyout offer made to CB Richard Ellis by an investor group led by Blum Capital Partners made a major news splash. But one local CB executive believes the impact here will be minimal.

BOSTON-Demonstrating the strength of the Back Bay market as a viable alternative to Downtown Boston, the 36-story office building being built here looks like it will be fully leased by its opening date in September 2001.

CHELMSFORD, MA-In just sixteen months, Brix Networks is nearly tripling its office space as the company relocates here from nearby Billerica. It hopes the central location will continue to lure potential employees.