HENRY COUNTY, VA-Mexico's loss becomes the US's gain as yarn manufacturer Globaltex Inc. decides to relocate its manufacturing facility, and more than 150 jobs, to Virginia. Globaltex will buy a 77,000-sf building.

MIAMI-As director, Tom David is focusing on development, investment and brokerage services in the South Dade market. In addition, he will handle government relations for the commercial real estate development and brokerage services firm.

RICHMOND, VA-Coughing up $175 million, the Lightstone Group acquires a 52-property apartment portfolio in Richmond and Roanoke, as well as a single property that sits in North Carolina. The apartments account for 6,5000 residential units.

HOUSTON-The 15-year-old residential mortgage service firm is experiencing growth in all departments, adding 21,507 sf for a new total of 147,987 sf at Loop Central Three. The two-year tenant signs for the long term.