HOUSTON-Gulf Winds International, a Houston-based logistics operation, preps for a move into 345,100 sf of industrial space near Hobby International Airport. The signing is one of the largest in recent months here.

WESTBOROUGH, MA-More space comes on the market here as PurchaseSoft, which develops software to enhance a company's purchasing process, plans to close its doors. The company had recently moved its headquarters here from Minneapolis.

SAN DIEGO-Area-wide occupancy levels for 2001 should finish out the year near 70%, with an average room rate of $111, a 3% decline in occupancy from 2000, according to Smith Travel Research.

VANCOUVER, WA-The City of Vancouver authorizes the acquisition of a former state patrol compound from the state Department of Transportation for $1.7 million, and plans to spend another $420,000 on renovations.