DALLAS-A 15-year veteran of Lincoln Property is the new senior vice president at Beechwood Development Co. Tom McElroy says some people thought he'd never leave Lincoln, but he relishes building projects and team "from the ground up.

DALLAS-Investors like what they find in the Sun Belt's multifamily market and lenders are rallying to their sides so deals can close. Debt and equity sides show strong appetites for the Texas market, with Arizona midway through a second strong buy and sell year.

DALLAS-It's one day at a time in the Dallas-Ft. Worth region, just like many other parts of the country. In a healthy sign, six office deals, totaling 63,344 sf have closed. One pact, rare for these days, is 30,000 sf at Churchill Tower, located along Coit Road in Dallas.

DALLAS-Berkshire at Preston Center, a class A, 182,468-sf office building, is coming to market as its institutional owner opts to sell one of two Texas holdings. Its location, design and tenant occupancy are sure-fire magnets to swell buyer interest.

DALLAS-The Dallas-based team of Koll Development Co. and EDS launch a 405,000-sf project in Des Moines at a groundbreaking last night. The EDS fulfillment center is being built on about 28 acres in the 300-acre Airport Business Park.

LEWISVILLE, TX-Chicago Pizza's co-CEO says he's being conservative, but the game plan is to take it slow to see how Texans receive its eatery concepts. Maybe 10 locations statewide will come to be, but for now four DFW-area cities top the site selection list.

DALLAS-Come Tuesday, the East Dallas Boys & Girls Club will unveil its new teen center, this year's Legacy Project by the Real Estate Council. The project came in under budget, allowing ample funds for a furniture and recreation equipment buying spree.

DALLAS-Dirt's just starting to fly on a $10.5-million Trammell Crow Visitors Education Pavilion at the Dallas Arboretum. The two-building project totals 37,000 sf and boasts aesthetically complementary hardscape. Delivery is set for fall 2002.