DALLAS-In a recent interview for Real Estate Forum, SWBC's Terry Gwin chatted with GlobeSt.com's Amy Wolff Sorter about multifamily product demand and why apartment development will likely stay in check – for now.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-Wilshire Capital Partners acquires the 35-year-old, specialty retail center from Fenway Properties. The story is followed by additional southwest commercial real estate news.

IRVING, TX-With a plethora of debt available these days, panelists at the May 14 RealShare Student Housing conference sparred over the issue of locked rates versus flexible arrangements as debt of choice.

IRVING, TX-The GSEs led off the RealShare Student Housing conference on May 14 by sharing topics ranging from lending requirements to competition.

IRVING, TX-"View from the Top" panelists at the RealShare Student Housing conference this morning discussed many trends, with the topic continually returning to students' search for value and oversupply concerns.

TYLER, TX—Cambridge at Tyler will become Village At The U, under new ownership, featuring enhanced amenities and increased safety features.

INDIAN WELLS, CA-The relationship between landlords and tenants is changing and getting tougher, says Nora Hogan of Transwestern .

FARMERS BRANCH, TX-In its ongoing move to dispose of a 13-building portfolio, Maxim strikes a deal with Proton Partners. Another of the buildings has also just closed.

DALLAS—Colliers North Texas executive will serve four year term that included presidential post in 2016.

HOUSTON-Based on Q1 2013 earnings, the local retail REIT continues forecasting its core FFO between $1.02 and $1.07 per share, while FFO is between $0.93 and $0.98 per share.

DALLAS-Howard Hughes Corporation reported that, during Q1 2013, master planned community land sales jumped 26.3% to $44.7 million, compared to $35.4 million during the same time last year.

LEWISVILLE, TX—Miller Brokerage closes deal on 23,630 foot property for industrial client.

DALLAS-For its Q1 earnings, the hospitality REIT saw an adjusted EBITDA increase by $7.3 million, with RevPAR from both its Highland and legacy portfolios increasing 4.3%.

AKRON, OH- The company plans to expand its senior portfolio and invest $100 million in this year alone.

FORT WORTH-SCM Real Estate Services will handle activities for the 23,000-square-foot retail level of the mixed-use multifamily development, which serves nearby TCU. Additional southwest commercial real estate news follows.

ADDISON, TX-Local RightQuest begins construction on the first phase of Villages at Sugar Road in Edinburg, TX. The multifamily property is targeted to medical personnel and students at UT Pan American.

IRVING, TX—The 729,000 square-foot building will serve as a regional distribution for Texas.

IRVING, TX-In a recent interview with GlobeSt.com, Vesper Holdings' Issac Sitt says his firm finds student housing deals by working directly with owners. Sitt is a speakers at RealShare Student Housing, May 13-14.

COPPELL, TX-CID Resources and Norwex USA signed separate agreements to take down space at Duke's Freeport North.

DALLAS—Accudyne Industries signs lease for 15,000-plus square feet, bring 10-story building to 100% occupancy.