AUSTIN-The lease is small now, but it is destined for expansion, says a Henry S. Miller Commercial broker whose client is opening its Americas headquarters today. The Preserve at Bee Cave signing is an inroad for more space.

KANNAPOLIS, NC-MarkPierce Co. and the city of Kannapolis, 30 miles northeast of Downtown Charlotte, are planning the project on Kannapolis Parkway, about a mile from the new Interstate 85 interchange, south of Kannapolis.

PLANTATION, FL-The international air express carrier is vacating offices in Fort Lauderdale for new quarters at the Crossroads Business Park in Plantation, 24 miles north of Downtown Miami.

ISSAQUAH, WA-The buyer is not yet known, but real estate sources say the estimated $40 million deal is expected to close in about a month. The property's loan tenant is Microsoft, which last week notified Issaquah City officials it is delaying its office project in the Issaquah Highlands.