AUSTIN-Something's amiss at Netpliance, where co-founder and investors have initiated talks for a buyout. The acquisition group currently owns 52% of the Austin company's common stock and has lobbed an offer of 65-cents per share for outstanding shares.

FREMONT, CA-The networking giant is proposing three- to six-story buildings but some council members are asking for taller buildings to help define the skyline and establish a more urban setting for people to walk, shop and dine.

NAPERVILLE, IL - NY investor buys office and distribution space in west suburban Naperville.

ORLANDO-Smaller users are clamoring for 25,000-sf to 50,000-sf facilities as developers continue to focus on big-box projects in this four-county, 92 million-sf warehouse and distribution sector of Central Florida.