HOUSTON-The reality is Houston's market has declined although it is outperforming its peers. Investment sales are down, deliveries are up. Rent is at a record high, but the increased costs are undermining owners' take-home pay.

PORTLAND-The 4.84-acre parcel, to be acquired for $845,000, is the last of four being gathered by the Port to accommodate possible future growth of the airport and to provide a buffer between the airport and the business community developing on its northeast border.

MIAMI-Now the North Miami Beach, FL-based REIT owns 180 properties totaling about 18.4 million sf in 12 states. Shareholders from both companies officially approved the union yesterday. The company will be called Equity One.

NASHVILLE-The firm, to be called Coldwell Banker Commercial Acumen Realty, will be led by Nancy McGrath, a 15-year industry veteran and CBRE alum who began her career as a senior-housing specialist