Commercial real estate (BizJournals)
Two years ago, the biggest problem for the commercial real estate industry was the construction cost for new buildings. For 2009, the problem might be no new buildings.

Florida Land Auctions and Florida Commercial Real Estate Auctions Rapidly Approaching in Nassau County, Yulee, Florida (PRWeb)
A Florida land auction has been announced by United Country Certified Real Estate's Tallahassee Office. This commercial real estate auction in Nassau County, Yulee, Florida is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. (PRWeb Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/FloridaRealEstateAuctions/FloridaLandAuctions/prweb1828324.htm

Industrial park could create economic opportunities (Eastern Arizona Courier)
A proposed light-industrial park on Safford’s east side will allow the city to market itself across the United States and will create opportunities for local companies to expand, Safford Community and Economic Development Director Pete Stasiak said.

Report: Tough commercial real estate market will linger (BizJournals)
Grubb & Ellis Co. on Monday released its 2009 global forecast that predicts a troublesome year for commercial real estate in the U.S., including Greater Sacramento.

Affordable housing proposed near Malfunction Junction (Helena Independent Record)
A piece of commercial property near the busiest intersection in town may be turned into the city’s next affordable housing project.

St Albans law firm's optimism (St Albans & Harpenden Review)
A ST ALBANS law firm is defying the economic slump by appointing a new partner in commercial property, poached from a rival firm.

Open office space down in Bergen and Passaic (The Record)
Office markets in Bergen and Passaic counties fared better than the rest of northern and central New Jersey in 2008's fourth quarter, according to new data, as tenants took over slightly more space.

REIT taps new head of development and construction (BizJournals)
Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) has appointed Wayne Lingafelter to serve as president of COPT Development and Construction Services (CDCS) and Corporate Development Services (CDS). He replaces Dwight S. Taylor, who is retiring. (OFC)

Hagan welcomes supporters, not reporters (The News & Observer)
U.S. Sen.-elect Kay Hagan will, like other new members of Congress, hold an open house for members of the public in her temporary office space Tuesday. But the press is not invited.