MIAMI-The red-hot commercial property market in South Florida has encouraged more national real estate services firms to open local offices or expand existing operations. This has upped the ante for deal-making skills and begun a game of musical chairs as brokers move from company to company.

PEABODY, MA-The agreement with Wakefield Distribution Co. brings the 160,000-sf building to full occupancy.

DALLAS-A familiar name around town is the 1999 Client Service Award recipient for Cushman & Wakefield Inc.'s annual honor. The accolade is bestowed using a selection process based on client surveys.