DALLAS-Roy Norwood gets the job for Henry S. Miller Commercial's Investment Banking Group and Terry Gwin moves up one rung for HSM Equity Partners Inc. One negotiates debt and the other finds equity for the acquisition plan.

DALLAS-EXCO Resources steps up for the class A space with a 23,789-sf headquarters lease in Equity Office's 12377 Merit Dr. The long-term signing jumpstarts space planning by PGAL in Dallas for a full-floor makeover of Ross Perot Sr.'s former office.

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-First Industrial is the buyer and National Life Insurance Co. is the seller of the 51%-leased building at 1905 110th St. in the Great Southwest Industrial District. The closing marks the buyer's third this year in the submarket.

PLANO, TX-The New York City buyer spends about $170 per sf for the twin six-story buildings and then brings in CarrAmerica to lease and manage the 97%-occupied, class A assets in the city's Legacy Town Center.

HOUSTON-The Strategic Alliance Mortgage will powerbroker its clout, tantamount to that of a large corporation, to save on day-to-day operating costs and develop state-of-the-art information systems while member shopping in new markets.

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX-First Industrial is the buyer and National Life Insurance Co. is the seller of the 51%-leased building at 1905 110th St. in the Great Southwest Industrial District. The closing marks the buyer's third this year in the submarket.

DALLAS-Even if the market has touched bottom, the coming year won't be all uphill as lenders ready for battle with foreclosures and loan workouts. Nonetheless, optimism remains with construction slowing and job growth, albeit moderate, looming.

FORT WORTH-The 100-unit Spanish Gate Apartments and 72-unit Edgewood Oaks sell to an out-of-state partnership that upstages other bidders with a promise for a quick close and cash on the line. Seller John Baker of Arlington gets his money in one week.