CANTON, TX—First Monday Trade Days visitors, combined with a strong tenant mix, recent renovation and adjacency to a Wal-Mart Supercenter, make for a desirable investment opportunity for a retail center.

CHICAGO, IL—The metro Chicago housing market has started to approach its pre-Great Recession highs.

Here's a look at the trends, announcements and deals that you may have missed in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

LOS ANGELES—L.A. investor Agora Realty is expanding its presence in Las Vegas with a slew of new acquisitions. We ask why they are so bullish on the market.