Despite record high pricing, DFW remains a relatively attractive investment option when compared to the coastal markets (especially among institutional and foreign capital) but opportunities are dwindling.

Many communities no longer depend solely on structural projects to control floodwater, instead favoring multi-purpose environmental solutions that help reduce the risk of flood damage to property, as reported in this EXCLUSIVE.

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

The Concord Naval Weapons development solidifies the future long-term viability of investing in Concord, which has evolved to a viable environment complementing its existing corporate office base.

Multifamily investors are intrigued by secondary and tertiary markets due to limited competition, lack of new construction and potential for value creation, and as a result, can be acquired at well below replacement cost.

Although many were not so lucky, Buchanan Street Partners and Boxer Property report that office assets did not sustain any flood damage and give high praise to property management teams for heroic efforts.

While the East Bay has served as a second-tier choice for top-tier employment with a large collection of housing submarkets and as a mostly suburban retail territory, it is attracting increasing investor attention as Silicon Valley and San Francisco hit historic peaks.

Acquisition financing was secured for Valencia Apartment Homes and UMB Bank signed a new lease at 777 Main St. for 12,000 square feet on the fifth floor and an additional 7,000 square feet on the first floor.