HOUSTON-A machine shop operator beats out four others for the Omnibank offering. The four-acre tract contains a 3,600-sf office building and 19,309-sf warehouse in the city's northwest corridor.

SAN DIEGO-In a move that will give BRE Commercial/NAI a significant brokerage presence in Downtown San Diego, the firm has brought on board broker Allan Arendsee and his five-person team.

DETROIT-The commissioners, while mulling a new and massive casino, express concern over the impact of its details--lot size and parking. The designers say not to worry--the plans aren't fully ready yet.

TOKYO-The Luxembourg-based real estate investment firm acquires seven class A and B office assets here in joint venture with Merrill Lynch. The seller is a local Japanese property owner. Look for more Lend Lease deals in Tokyo over the next year.