HOUSTON-John Deere Landscapes is tapping into the wholesale nursery market in Houston, buying about 22.3 acres near Interstate 45. Southwest Realty Advisors and Anderson Properties broker the land sale.

SEATTLE-They may not be quite as astounding as the incredible numbers posted a few years ago, but vacancy rates in the five neighborhoods within the Seattle sub-market are still well below 5%, and rents continue to rise.

MESA, AZ-Half Price Books, Records and Magazines has its eyes on a holiday season opening in 9,870 sf near Mesa's Superstition Springs power center. The Dallas-based discount retailer has signed a 10-year lease for the E. Southern Avenue location.

LAS VEGAS-The legendary Steve Wynn is at it again in Las Vegas, where he is rolling the dice on an estimated $1.3-billion new resort on the Desert Inn property. He's sure to score with his "next-generation" plan, say Colliers International execs in Las Vegas.