FRISCO, TX-The Germany-based elevator king inks two seven-year leases in an early renewal and expansion after scouring the market and fielding lucrative offers for 39,658 sf of class A office space for executive teams that oversee the continent's operations.

IRVING, TX-Lynd Residential Properties picks up the 95%-leased Parkridge Place, besting nearly two dozen others for a listing with a $29.8-million sale tag. The closing is made from a one-year-old pool that funds Texas-only product.

FORT WORTH-The REIT's top exec says it's time to slow down partnership sales until the capital gain is solidly placed. The $1.2-billion buy-in by JPMorgan Investment Management will start to close this week with others closely following.

ARLINGTON, TX-With the deal done, the medical provider and the building owner will team on a $400,000-plus renovation of 501 W. Main St. to retool space from office into a clinic and offices. The five-year lease has two five-year options and two overall bumps.

FORT WORTH-JPMorgan will buy 60% of the REIT's trophy holdings in Dallas and Houston in a double sale set to close by year's end. Meanwhile, Crescent is talking to another institutional partner to flip a 16% interest of its 40% stake in part of the package.

DALLAS-The concept restaurant, with a 1950s' flair, is ready to rock 'n' roll after clearing up dead leases in California and charting a course for growth.

DALLAS-Charter Holdings debuts the largest Dallas-only package to hit the streets this year. The 75%-leased portfolio has 55 buildings with 1.7 million sf, marking the next big play for a team coming off a double portfolio sale that raked in $480.1 million.

FORT WORTH-After spending about $1 million for the title, AmeriSouth Realty will invest another $10,000 per unit into Prince Hall Apartments II. The first order is to install AC in the units and then dig into a full makeover before returning to HUD for a rent hike.