DALLAS-Paragon Roofing Co. is packing up for a move inside the Dallas line after snagging an 11,700-sf freestanding building with ample yard space. In Lewisville, the tenant finds, signs and takes keys to an 11,327-sf duplex near Interstate 35.

HOUSTON-Hines Nurseries Inc. re-ups 6,947 sf for the long term after spending the last four years in Parkview II at 333 Cypress Run on the city's west side. The renewal keeps the 64,841-sf office building at 100% occupancy.

NEW YORK CITY-This is the fourth acquisition by the fund, which expects to close an additional $350 million in purchases by the end of the next quarter. The fund is looking at properties in the top 20 markets.

CHICAGO-Recovery may be at least three years away, suggests Grubb & Ellis SVP and director Sven Sykes, but not until a game of musical chairs takes place before then as anchor tenants of new buildings begin to move, adds Prudential Real Estate Investors VP of acquisitions Collete English Dixon.