HOUSTON-Verizon Wireless signs its second lease this month for a retail site in Houston's western tier. The new deal will bring a 2,200-sf store at 1120 Fry Rd. The wireless provider already has 24 stores up and running in the region.

DENVER-The occupancy rate at 300 large multifamily rental complexes drops to 91.8% in the first quarter while average rents increase by $10 a month to $863, according to Novato, CA-based RealFacts.

GRAND RAPIDS, MN-A delay of at least six months will allow the owners more time to come up with an economically viable plan, as well as win needed support from the local community for the project.

LONDON-Planning and Housing Minister Sally Keeble will today unveil the new code of practice on commercial leases, which aims to inject new flexibility into the UK commercial property market.