SAN ANTONIO-The San Antonio market, the smallest of the Texas metropolises, was doing OK until the third quarter. Now, direct vacancy is 14.1% instead of 12.4%. Factor in sublease space and the city's pinch is now up to 18%.

ANDOVER, MA-An office park on 40 Shattuck Road that was developed last spring by Boston Properties Inc. manages to acquire two new tenants as well as lease additional space to an existing tenant. The 230,000-sf complex now has 20,000-sf still available.

PHOENIX-The Phoenix region's retail market is holding its own in tough times. Vacancy is up just a shade, says CB Richard Ellis in a Q3 analysis. Two regional malls opened with occupancies above 90%. Even 60 shuttered store were quickly snatched up.

MINNEAPOLIS-Sarah B. Harris, whose 15 years of experience in commercial real estate includes a stint as a vice president with L.J. Melody & Co., will help the company focus on long-term strategies, says President Robert Greenberg.