DALLAS-Grubb & Ellis' Dallas research team says vacancy is up another 1.6% to 23.9% from the 2001 close. The recorded 8.8 million sf of sublease space is the highest in a decade. And, it most likely will get worse before it gets better, says a key researcher.

DALLAS-UT Southwestern is getting the largest research facility to be built on a Texas campus. The 856,000-sf, two-building project is carrying financial blessings from the federal government on down to private donations.

DALLAS-Local powerbroker Bob Mohr secures a premier contract to wheel and deal on 10 million sf of leased and owned real estate of Orlando, FL-based Hughes Supply. The corporate giant's outsourcing decision could bring consolidation and disposition.

ADDISON, TX-Hospitality USA signs a 10-year lease for the Village on the Parkway in Addison. Before 2002 closes, Sherlock's Baker St. Pub or one of its variations will have two spots in North Texas, possibly two in San Antonio and one in Austin.

DALLAS-With the renovation done on the 232-unit Eastfield Village, it was time to refinance, says the loan originator. The 96%-occuped complex secures a 10-year loan at a fixed rate. AmeriSouth took the deed about 18 months ago.

COPPELL, TX-Shipping products specialist, Uline of Waukegan, IL, signs a long-term lease for an $8-million, 159,000-sf build-to-suit that will rise on 13 1/2 acres in Freeport North. Duke bests a half dozen other developers vying for the project.

FORT WORTH-Some 3.55 million sf of leasing assignments have been added to Fort Worth-based Woodmont Co.'s responsibilities. The package represents the first "enclosed mall" contracts for a new initiative.

FORT WORTH-A private investor swaps out a 25,000-sf, multi-tenant retail center in Los Angeles for a newly opened 14,490-sf Walgreen's drug store in Fort Worth. More than $3 million or 77% of the purchase price is borrowed.