DALLAS-A Colliers International team is ready to "go global" on a marketing campaign for 1.6 acres tucked between the Meyerson Symphony Center and Nasher Sculpture Garden. The sellers, once planning an office project, say the market's ripe for a sale.

CARROLLTON, TX-Unique Items, an importer of wares from Mexico and South America, renews 10,791 sf of office/warehouse space at 1503 Kelly Blvd. after talks produce a $30,000 to $40,000 savings for a five-year term.

DESOTO, TX-Gadel Development's off-market offer wins 5.3 acres to develop a neighborhood center in the shadow of a four-year-old Albertsons. Ground will break by Q4 on the estimated $2.8-million project.

DALLAS-After a lengthy search for expansion space, Reddy Ice signs for a full floor at 8750 N. Central Expressway to take the class-A building to 52% occupancy. The move-in to 17,958 sf is planned for November.

IRVING, TX-The REIT walks away with $40 million more than planned with its second private placement in two months. Like before, proceeds will buy 2008 notes with debt now bearing a 2011 maturity. The exchange will save $4 million annually in interest.

DALLAS-It's the first time in 10 months foreclosures notices have fallen below 100 in five counties. But, it's too early to celebrate that a corner's been turned, says the region's top foreclosure data clearinghouse. Besides, it's still 9% higher than July 2003.

PLANO, TX-The leading general contractor holds firm to 25,512 sf of flex space after getting a far cheaper rate than it had been paying at Plano Tech Center. The long-term deal is signed nine months early, scuttling talks about building or buying.

FORT WORTH-Trophy Investments hires a Staubach Co. team to lead a re-tenanting of the five-block, 350,000-sf Village at Camp Bowie to transition it into a 21-acre retail and entertainment destination. Work will begin when the permit turns July 27.