CHANDLER, AZ-The custom packaging company takes down space, in a 10-year-lease, at the former location of outdoor power equipment distributor MTD.

MONROE, LA-The telecommunications provider is building its Technology Center of Excellence, which is being added to its existing 365,000-SF corporate headquarters.

HUNTSVILLE, TX-The New York company makes its second student housing acquisition in the area, acquiring the 450-bed Forum at Sam Houston from developer Parkland. The company also owns Encore at Sam Houston.

DALLAS-A recent report from AXIOMetrics saw multifamily permitting in January increase 44% year-over-year. Look for rent growth and occupancy rates to moderate in 2013-2014.

PHOENIX-Cole Credit Property Trust III signed an agreement with Cole Holdings for the acquisition to close Q2 2013. On tap: A name change to Cole Real Estate Investments and a NYSE listing.

HOUSTON-Hines Real Estate Investment Trust REIT closes the sale of the 1.4-million-square-foot, class A office building making this sales the largest sale ever outside the CBD.

BARTLESVILLE, OK-The Swiss engineering company is increasing its footprint by 100,000 square feet to meet the demand for natural gas measurement equipment. The move is expected to generate 250 jobs.

HOUSTON-Texas wins Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup for 2012, with the Houston metro region taking the state's top ranking and the Dallas-Fort Worth area coming in third.