ATLANTA-First CLS Inc., founded by Dorey Publishing & Research of Atlanta, and Realty IQ Inc. of New York plan September debuts of separate online services. Each firm will attempt to undercut CoStar's basic monthly fee.
DALLAS-Viking Capital Group Inc. of Dallas has taken purchase talks to the next level, signing a memorandum of understanding to acquire Liaise Systems II Inc., based in Walnut Creek, CA., in a stock-for-stock exchange. It's anticipated the deal will close in the fourth quarter although a date has not been set.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.-Trammell Crow sees gold in the Colorado hills, but it's not precious metal. The developer is planning a 217-acre retail and entertainment district comparable to its Alamo Quarry in San Antonio.