ISSAQUAH, WA-Microsoft would like to build a campus in the master-planned community of the Issaquah Highlands. Port Blakely Communities, the Highlands' developer, is working to solve the city's water permit issues. The sticking point now is the lack of a DOT permit.

HOUSTON-Unlike 22 other leading hotel markets, Houston is staying ahead of the game, says a CB Richard Ellis lodging specialist. Other industry watchers concur. Occupancy is up from 2000 and so is the daily room rate.

SAN DIEGO-The sale of apartment and condominium projects in Lakeside and Fallbrook -- the eastern and northern fringes of San Diego County -- reflect the continued strong demand for multifamily product.

AUSTIN-Build-out is under way on a 13,349-sf flex spot leased by ISE Labs of Santa Clara, CA. The tenant, which also has an Austin sales office, is setting up a test facility in Building 5 of the Domain in the city's north submarket.