Commercial sales volumes totaled $537 billion last year, the second strongest year on record in the US.

A lower cost of living, higher quality of life, diverse economic make up and the state's pro-business stance have allowed Austin to remain the benefactor of significant job gains year over year, says JLL.

KPS Capital Partners stays in Midtown East and law firm McDermott Will & Emery expands its space, both at the SL Green project that's underway.

The broadcast company is staying in its Midtown South location owned by George Comfort & Sons, Jamestown Properties and Loeb Partners.