DALLAS—June continued the longest run of rent growth exceeding 5% in at least six years; “tight occupancy is why landlords can push rents higher,” says Axiometrics' Stephanie McCleskey.

CHICAGO—The NCREIF Property Index is back above 3.0% and investment sales volume is near 2006 levels. But both metrics have seen dramatic ups and downs since GlobeSt.com launched in 2000.

NEW YORK CITY—Institutional investors surveyed by Situs RERC view commercial real estate as "priced to perfection," says company president Kenneth Riggs.

AUSTIN, TX—The new director of real estate for the firm's Austin office brings a background geared mainly to affordable housing and economic development.

NEW YORK CITY—“We remain focused on continuing to build a diverse portfolio of needs-driven seniors housing on behalf of our shareholders,” says Ron Jeanneault, CEO and president of the non-traded REIT.

FRANKFURT—Madison International'S Ronald Dickerman says his company's plan to increase the Trianon Office Tower's value has paid off in “a successful sale.”

AUSTIN, TX—Serving five of the city's wealthiest zip codes, the project is anchored by the first Moviehouse & Eatery, a high-end theater and restaurant concept.

ODESSA, TX—Andalucia Villas is one of eight Weidner multifamily properties in Midland and one of two dozen in the western part of the state.