PHOENIX-William J. Graham promises to add innovation and consumer advantages to the world of build-to-suit and build-to-sell. The well-known Phoenix professional has been a pioneer before and he's planning to break new ground again.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-American Founders Life vacates the Camelback Corridor for another prestigious address, but this one's in Scottsdale. The insurance company signs for 27,000 sf at Galleria Corporate Center in the CBD.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-EBS & Associates seals a three-year deal for 3,590 sf in tony Scottsdale. The commercial realtor is leaving Phoenix with the signing for 8722 E. San Alberto Dr., a holding of Stelzleni Enterprises.

HOUSTON-A Houston-based pump manufacturer signs for a 2,216-sf office spot at 10500 Richmond Ave. Back-to-back deals within a week push occupancy to 90% at the 90,218-sf office building in the Westchase District.

HOUSTON-Colliers International's Top 10 Trends aren't all at work in the Houston space race. A local vice president takes a point-by-point look at the Houston market in relationship to the corporate findings.

TUCSON-With a market of just 12.2 million sf, the Tucson office market still manages to close two significant sales in the last six months. Market watchers say it's a signal that Tucson's on its way to becoming an investors' destination spot.

HOUSTON-A dialysis clinic signs for 19,308 sf at Corporate Center Kirby while a laser surgery and skin care products distributor reserves almost 11,000 sf. The deals take the two-building project to 30% occupancy, but the pipeline holds a lot more.

TEMPE, AZ-Educational Sales Co. will occupy half of its 25,570-sf purchase, but not for six months. The seller needs to stay put as it searches for another good spot for his carpeting business. The closed deal came within $100,000 of the asking price.