CHICAGO-The REIT's acquisitions will be include deals where the perceived risk is greater than the actual risk or complex enough to chase away competitors, says president and chief executive officer Michael Brennan.

SAN DIEGO-The development build-out value of Capstone Advisors' residential portfolio now exceeds $1 billion, according to the San Diego-based investor, which acts as a joint-venture partner for real estate developers.

HOUSTON-The 95-attorney firm of Beirne, Maynard & Parsons looks around and then signs a 75,000-sf renewal and 50,000-sf expansion for 1300 Post Oak Blvd. in the Galleria submarket. Location and parking help make the decision.

NEW YORK CITY-Now that the mold issue has crept into the industry's collective consciousness, banishing the slimy stuff has become an important consideration. A recent seminar on "Mold Mania" examined strategies for dealing with this growing problem.