SAN ANTONIO-Roger Ship of Austin and his San Antonio partner are in final talks for the state's first two Red Robin Gourmet Burgers locations. Seven eateries will open in Central Texas in the next five years while up to 30 are planned for the state.

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Construction of Avalon at Arlington Square II--the 332-unit, final phase of a two-part development project--has come to an end. The $42.6-million luxury community of apartment homes is already 63% leased, and came in under schedule and under budget.

CHANDLER, AZ-Three months after buying out Westcor, Macerich refinances its showcase asset, Chandler Fashion Center. The $184-million loan pays off $160 million in construction financing that comes due in December.

OAK BROOK, IL-A $30-million industrial property sale in Pleasant Prairie, WI as well as the the 621-acre parcel at the Elwood, IL intermodal center leased to Burlington Northern Santa Fe are in serious negotiations, according to CenterPoint Properties Trust.