While auctioneers are helping clients dispose of all types of excess or underwater commercial properties, retail seems to be the most active property type at auctions today. Left: In February, 14 bidders wanted a retail/gas station in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Tranzon Auction Properties closed the sale at $1.55 million.

The former Getty Oil Company tower in Los Angeles is being converted to The Wilshire at Western, a 260-unit luxury apartment complex.

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