SAN RAMON, CA—After much anticipation, Roundhouse Market is finally open at Bishop Ranch, along with a lease signed for THE LOT, a luxury cinema experience and dining destination, which will open THE LOT City Center, and GE is expanding to 350,000 square feet there as well.

DALLAS—Given the number of projects currently on the drawing board, development activity and construction volume is projected to be healthy well into 2017, especially in the area of mixed-use projects.

HOUSTON—While secondary or tertiary cities where one or two dominant industries can significantly influence occupancies and financing can be difficult, most Texas submarkets have well-diversified economic drivers.

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

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—Affordable multifamily apartments provide critically needed housing by giving preference to low-income families and people who live or work in Mountain View, thereby promoting accessibility to those struggling to find housing in an extremely competitive market.

STAMFORD/RANGER, TX—Multifamily properties in selling condition with positive cash flows make offerings a turnkey acquisition opportunity despite locations in smaller towns outside of the major metro.

HOUSTON—Tenants have shown a commitment to the property for its accessible and amenity-rich location, as well as its affordability compared to surrounding submarkets such as the CBD and Galleria.

CONCORD, CA—Acquisition and construction financing of $72 million was acquired for both phases of Renaissance Square, with a 15-year term of three years interest only, followed by a 30-year amortization schedule, GlobeSt.com learns in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b>.