DALLAS-A senior analyst says life companies and private equity might jump on the mezz lending bandwagon too this year. He and a PREI principal tell why it's so appealing.

DALLAS-A local developer buys Birchtree Apartments to get its hands on a 19,936-sf tract in Oak Lawn, where redevelopment sites are scarce.

DALLAS-Senator GmbH buys Dart Manufacturing and begins merger plans for a local team and one in Greensboro, NC. More space is added as the ink dries on a 107,091-sf deal.

ARLINGTON, TX-Arthur Hill & Co. Inc. sells Centerpoint IV as it closes out two equity funds and opens a third one. GE nudges the $13.8-million ask to win the deal.

FRISCO, TX-Tonti Properties starts the 270-unit La Valencia at Starwood. The developer says it's the first Energy Star-qualified project of its type in the region.

FORT WORTH-Peregrine Point becomes the first passenger and cargo air operator to be based at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Work begins on its 58,800-sf HQ and two hangars.

DALLAS-Dealmakers sign four deals in one week to nudge the 76,603-sf class A office building to 93% occupancy.

DALLAS-Pioneer Natural Resources takes 293,000 sf through 2020 in Las Colinas' Williams Square and AIG grabs 125,000 sf for 11 years in the CBD's Plaza of the Americas.