A Berks County boat parts manufacturer plans to expand in the county and move its out-of-state headquarters there as well, committing more than $11 million for the project and creating nearly 100 jobs.

A multi-story building that’s been vacant for several years is now home to new coworking space in downtown Easton. The property, Reeds403 Co-working Lounge, has 3,000 square feet available on the first and second floors, and another 3,000 square feet on the upper floors if needed.

A Dollar General store is under construction on Walbert Avenue in South Whitehall Township, with a targeted completion this spring.

A Bucks County homebuilder is starting work on Perkasie Lofts, a $20 million upscale residential project that would convert a former auto mirror factory into 90 high-end apartments and 10 townhouses.

For homeowners looking to sell, the market continues to lean heavily in their favor with the continued lack of inventory of new homes. The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors released its January data, which showed tight inventory continuing to constrain buyer activity.

A special committee appointed by Easton Mayor Sal Panto has urged city council to approve a plan to add nearly 200 apartment units, artist studios and 32,000 square feet of combined retail, office, and entertainment space to downtown Easton on the former Days Inn property.

A local firm has begun offering a $1 billion private real estate investment fund that combines debt funding with equity investments.

The buildings and structures that comprise the long dormant Allentown State Hospital will start coming down this summer. Demolition contractor Neuber Demolition & Environmental Services of Gilbertsville, Montgomery County, will start July 10 and finish in February 2021, with a completion of its contract work in May 2021.

The owners of five Lehigh Valley restaurants are embarking on major renovation projects at their Palmer Township and Easton locations. Juan Martinez and his wife, Melanie, recently refinanced a loan with Lehigh Financial Group LLC of Allentown, to renovate Don Juan Mex Grill’s Palmer location.

Easton’s city government is closer to announcing a developer of the former Days Inn hotel property. A committee appointed by Mayor Sal Panto will present its recommendation of a developer for the nearly 4-acre site next week.