CLEAR LAKE, TX-Visionary Investors did what made sense to beef up its retail holdings in Clear Lake: buy the neighboring property. The 10,721-sf Blockbuster-anchored site was marketed at more than $1.7 million.

PEABODY, MA-Avalon Bay Communities wants to develop a 395-unit apartment complex on part of a 63-acre site that straddles this town and Danvers. The Quincy-based developer has applied for a comprehensive permit for the project and is under contract to acquire the parcel.

SAN DIEGO-Two transactions involving self-storage complexes--including a purchase by one of the largest operators of such facilities in the nation--have been finalized in different regions of the county at a combined value of $5.5 million.

AUSTIN-Austin City Manager Jesus Garza heeds a beckon to manage the Lower Colorado River Authority. Round Rock Mayor Robert Stluka has eyes on being a lobbyist in the state legislature. Both men have been instrumental in community growth.