ORLANDO-With its 1,000 acres almost at capacity use, officials at the east Orange County property are talking with owner Eloise Rybolt. But so are conservationist groups who want the dirt preserved and barred for commercial development.

DALLAS-The Real Estate Council of Dallas brings in three heavy-hitters, all saying their companies aren't taking a pass on buying this year. These changing times require changing strategies.

AUSTIN-It's going to be another tough year in Austin across the product types, except for retail although its rents will be flat. Don't look for significant change until 2003 in multifamily, office and industrial, says a leading economist in his annual forecast.

LONDON-Office Rents in the Western Corridor are forecast to fall by between 5% and 10% this year. Although take-up improved slightly in the final quarter of 2001, availability is at a new high for the current cycle, says CB Hillier Parker.