CHICAGO-Money certainly is a motivating factor behind broker movement. However, less tangible issues as personal growth and a chance to do a different type of deal can make a top broker jump ship.

STAMFORD-Despite leasing activity that is still robust in historical terms, the office availability rates in Fairfield County and Downtown Stamford edged up in the first quarter of this year, according to Insignia/ESG.

AUSTIN-The word on the street is that Dell won't be taking any more space at Lincoln Property's Las Cimas project. That's not necessarily true, says a Dell source. The company is still weighing its options and determining its business needs.

ATLANTA-The Virginia-based firm says its gross real estate investment of about $33.6 million here makes Atlanta its 12th largest market investment.