AUSTIN-The Sumner Suites in north Austin is no more; it's now an AmeriSuites under a deal cut with Sholodge Inc. The re-branding affects 27 properties in 12 states, including eight hotels in Texas.

NEW YORK CITY-The $210 million project will include a mixture of affordable market-rate units, a community center with athletic facilities and 170,000 sf of retail. The complex may be eligible for a partial tax exemption.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC-The acquisition of 10 competitors over the past 15 months is forcing the company to eliminate overlapping positions.

AUSTIN-SiteStuff is joining the world of "bests," setting up a monthly award for penny-pinching quality efficiency. Nominees can come from any facet of property management, from engineers to managers.