National

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ-The deal will boost JLL's New Jersey presence, particularly in the industrial real estate sector.

ALSIP, IL-Questar Equity LLC buys the 144-unit Woodland Courts Apartments, which is fully leased.

MILWAUKEE-The investment bought the property as its 13th acquisition for its $200 million Third Industrial Fund.

SAN DIEGO-Despite the normal short-term economic slowdown that follows most disasters, local, regional and statewide economies should not suffer any long-term ramifications.

LOS ANGELES-With sustainable development booming, expected to top $12 billion this year, claims against green architects and engineers are rising as well.

LAS VEGAS-Experts from Rreef, Developers Diversified Realty and Banc of America Securities talk about the subprime meltdown, whether or not a recession looms and who's bullish on what property types.

ST. LOUIS-To avoid margin pressure, the chain chooses to avoid new markets but isn't slowing its growth plans.

ANAHEIM, CA-The teen-apparel retailer is looking at strategic alternatives for the 154-store Demo and is closing its nine-unit One Thousand Steps chain.