DALLAS-The REIT's Q2 2013 numbers showed same-store NOI increasing by 2.8% year-over-year, while occupancy fell approximately 160 basis points compared to Q4 2012 due to the Fountain Oaks buy and Courtyard at Post Oak vacancy.

We've just learned that AB 1103 will be delayed again. Although an implementation date for the new law is yet to be announced, it's a good time to consider its implications for the commercial real estate industry. Jenny Redlin takes a closer look.

AUSTIN-The hospitality REIT had a solid Q2, with same-store RevPAR at $75.76, average daily rate at $99.96 (a year-over-year increase of 4.9%) and occupancy up by 219 basis points to 75.8%.

THE WOODLANDS, TX-Citing growth in the far north Houston submarket, the commercial real estate firm hangs its shingle at 21 Waterway Ave.

PHOENIX-EXCLUSIVE-The CRE veteran, who will also have oversight of affiliated development company Accelerated Development Services, has been hired to spur corporate growth in an accelerating market.

HOUSTON-The Boston buyer lays claim to the class A Eldridge Oaks, located in the Energy Corridor submarket, buying it from developer Cornerstone Real Estate and Transwestern.

HAZLETON, PA-A large new facility for Florida-based Tech Packaging is to rise quickly at the Humboldt Industrial Park. It will be the 13th project undertaken by Mericle Commercial Real Estate, working with state agencies and programs to expand the park.

NEW YORK CITY-The idea of bike kiosks near parks and the rivers makes a great deal of sense, but having them in the central business district is an idea whose time will never come, says Holland & Knight's Stuart Saft.