SAN DIEGO-It's a far cry from the cargo airport originally envisioned, but the city is taking steps toward developing the area around Brown Field. If seeking tenants is formally approved by the City Council, the move likely would kick off construction activity on 240 acres of city-owned land surrounding the airfield.

SAN DIEGO-In the largest office transaction of the year in the county, DRA Advisors Inc. unloads a five-building office portfolio totaling 477,756 sf. The deal is valued at as much as $80 million.

SAN DIEGO-A local multifamily housing developer has kicked off a $19-million housing project for seniors in Downtown, the latest of several projects to kick off in recent months.

SAN DIEGO-Construction begins on the third and final phase of an office complex in the Kearny Mesa area. The 314-acre campus encompasses four buildings accommodating office, research and development as well as financial facilities. The third phase will include one, three-story building of about 60,000 sf

SAN MARCOS, CA-The Campus Marketplace shopping center at the southwest corner of Discovery Street and Twin Oaks Valley Road is open for business and 90% leased.

SAN DIEGO-Sweeping changes to construction-defect legislation are scheduled to take effect July 1, and one real estate attorney warns they may hold hidden perils for developers of condominiums and townhouses.

POWAY-City leaders approve a ballot measure that will allow voters to decide whether to increase the city's motel and hotel tax from 8% to 10%. The city raised it to 8% seven years ago.

SAN DIEGO-Sweeping changes to construction-defect legislation are scheduled to take effect July 1, and one real estate attorney warns they may hold hidden perils for developers of condominiums and townhouses.