Despite stagnant data center demand from the oil and gas industry, Houston's data center market boasts several positives from year-end such as boosts from the healthcare sector, telecom and technology.

Pendergast's appointment follows research by Wells Fargo & Co. that REITs with more women on the boards deliver better performance.

Many developers are now looking at designing more cost-effective buildings, being more disciplined as to where they add the bling, but making sure that the amenities and common areas create a socially oriented lifestyle for the residents, Newman Garrison's Kevin Newman tells GlobeSt.com.

The Orange County Industrial Development Agency will audit all CPV tax incentive and PILOT agreements with the agency to ensure full compliance.