LAREDO, TX-A recent Grubb & Ellis report tickets Laredo as the border town to watch this year for owner-occupied and build-to-suit projects. In 2001, the town's industrial sector absorbed 2.5 million sf, most of which was in the northwest submarket.

DENVER-The industrial and retail sectors are the best places to be this year, industry experts at an economic briefing sponsored by the Denver Metropolitan Commercial Association of Realtors say, while multifamily and office professionals can expect another tough year.

DALLAS-Julien J. Studley's Dallas lineup and partner, Kilpatrick Stockton, get a gold star from the General Services Administration. The partnership is one of three vendors to win a five-year pact to represent GSA real estate needs in the Southwest US.

COLUMBIA, MD-For the third consecutive year, Corporate Office Properties Trust's shareholder return of 29% for 2001 is the highest among office REITs with a $50 million-plus market capitalization.