In a session last week at the Lodging Conference, A View from the Top, panelists talked about the role of loyalty, tech, talent, overall brands, markets to watch and hotel security within the hospitality structure.

The borrower's renovation, expansion and revitalization of the Trading Post Shopping Center has achieved more than 95% occupancy, now anchored by the likes of Sprouts, Ross, Union Bank and others.

The flow of tenants into new construction is beginning to impact fundamentals in some markets and overall the strength of top markets–including Dallas–was offset by significant negative absorption elsewhere.

While timing of autonomous car adoption is debatable, a disruptor of this magnitude likely will have implications for office, industrial, retail and healthcare properties, and create opportunities to unlock real estate value.

Here's a look at the trends, announcements and deals you may have missed in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

The addition of a new AMC multiplex and Whole Foods will contribute a balance in the mix of local businesses at CityLine Sunnyvale to create a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood in the downtown district.

Chamberlain Hrdlicka's re-commitment to Two Allen Center is an affirmation both of the strength of downtown Houston and Brookfield's aim to create a unique and sought-after destination.

T5@Dallas III is a purpose-built data center that is tenant ready and offers the same construction as the balance of the T5@Dallas campus located in Plano's Legacy Business Park, including a dedicated support team.