NREI_NEWSLINE TECHNOLOGY EDITION_ Penton Media March 16, 2009 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/nrei/v/672 TOP STORY --Slowdown in Deals Poses Challenge for Index Makers By Denise Kalette A key tool used to track the health of the economy and the commercial real estate market is being affected by the shrinking number of transactions, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Real Estate. For the first time since MIT developed the Transaction Based Index (TBI) in 2005, there were too few retail transactions in the fourth quarter to update the sector's index, says David Geltner, director of research at the Center for Real Estate. To view the full article go to: http://nreionline.com/technology/news/challenge_index_makers_0316/ ONLINE EXCLUSIVE --Revamped Detroit Hotel Boasts High-Tech Meeting Space By Matt Valley One of the coolest spots to hold a seminar in Detroit may be the Fort Shelby Hotel's 21,000 sq. ft. conference center, which has plenty of new bells and whistles after the hotel underwent a $90 million renovation and joined Doubletree Guest Suites. The spacious meeting center has earned approval from the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) and operates under strict guidelines. Meeting rooms are specially engineered with features such as ergonomic chairs, tables with non-glare surfaces, and appropriate lighting and acoustics. To view the full article go to: http://nreionline.com/technology/news/detroit_hotel_high_tech_meeting_space_0316/ --New Web Site Offers Advice on Property Management Software Staff Report A San Francisco company, Software Advice, has launched a Web site to help property management firms sort through software choices and find one suitable for their business. Many real estate investors and property managers are looking for ways to become more efficient, particularly during the recession, and may need help with finding software tools for lease administration, facilities maintenance, accounting and other tasks, says Don Fornes, founder and CEO of Software Advice. 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