NEW YORK CITY-The real estate sector has been steadily strengthening since 2003 and this year was no different according to Pricewaterhouse Coopers' 2006 US Lodging Industry Briefing.

CHARLOTTE, NC-The 17 industrial and flex properties, totaling 586,000 sf, are in Tampa and the Piedmont Triad. The average occupancy is 92.2%.

TAMPA, FL-With more than 20 years experience in real estate financing, acquisitions and sales, Stephen Kindl plans to generate new business for the firm from its Connecticut base.