AUSTIN, TX—Looking ahead, strong market fundamentals continue to support additional speculative development, with Austin's positive performance and long-term economic outlook keeping investors interested in industrial assets.

DALLAS—A proposed office building is a key element in the plan for West Love, the $200 million mixed-use project located on 37 acres on Mockingbird Lane.

SAN FRANCISO—Office and retail represent more than 63% of the CMBS loans maturing in 2016 and 2017 with multifamily making up the next largest property type with maturing loans.

PHOENIX—National reports and a Valley Partnership panel indicate a lack of qualified construction workers in the Valley, which is profoundly affecting developers and new projects, as well as residential homebuilders.

HOUSTON—In preparation for the upcoming session at RealShare Houston on March 29, two of the panelists share insights about the current industrial market, and how the port expansion and booming petrochemical developments are resulting in deals closing.

ROCKWALL, TX—Kroger's Signature concept focuses on creating a food-centric shopping destination with an extensive offering of fresh food options, healthy meal solutions and traditional grocery items combined with a Kroger fuel center and pharmacy.

AUSTIN, TX—Last year, companies created 38,000 jobs, of which 12,000 are office-using, with corporate expansions are intensifying, propelling job creation and fostering demand for office space.

CONCORD, CA—A venture of San Juan Capistrano-based Birtcher Anderson Realty in conjunction with Merced Capital LP and Restart Investments of Kentfield, CA has acquired a 533,701-square-foot light industrial/ flex portfolio for nearly $64 million.