DALLAS-Those in the know say it's been nearly two years since a purely spec office building topped out in Dallas proper. The 220,000-sf Four Hickory Centre at Mercer Crossing breaks the silence. Ironically, the topping outs are a family affair.

DALLAS-Those in the know say it's been nearly two years since a purely spec office building topped out in Dallas proper. The 220,000-sf Four Hickory Centre at Mercer Crossing breaks the silence. Ironically, the topping outs are a family affair.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-Pulte Homes is readying a two-suite spot in Scottsdale Airpark in a headquarters relocation from 51st Street in Phoenix. The five-year deal pulls a rate with a $3.5-million shelf life. The relocation takes place in February.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-A Scottsdale seller gets more than $1.4 million for a Starbucks/Baja Fresh retail center in his hometown. The buyer hails from Commerce, CA. In a second retail sale, a 10-year owner of a Jack in the Box pulls $925,000 for the 2,632-sf location.

DALLAS-Well-capitalized buyers line up as North Dallas properties come to market. Several multifamily deals have closed of late and another premier property hits the sales block. A landmark 182,468-sf office building edges into the final weeks of due diligence.

PHOENIX-It's been eight months in the making, but the high-profile Endomed finally settles into a neighboring 15,839 sf in its building at the Phoenix Tech Center in the metro area. The five-year pact is valued at nearly $1 million.

DALLAS-Frank D. May, an 18-year veteran of the Dallas-Ft. Worth market, is on board as a vice president of investment properties for the Weitzman Group. May joins the throngs of those professionals playing musical chairs to keep pace with a slipping market.

PHOENIX-The Calhoun, GA carpet manufacturer signs a five-year lease valued at $1.3 million for a spot in the 43rd Avenue Distribution Center. Mohawk Industries will use the site to distribute its all-star lineup that includes Aladdin, Karastan and Bigelow.