CARROLLTON, TX-M/PF Research says the Sun States will lead the way when it's time for a multifamily rebound. First to recover will be the Inland Empire, Broward County, Tampa Bay, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and maybe Oakland-East Bay.

ORLANDO-David Catalano, a 14-year restaurant industry professional, takes over as vice president of worldwide operations at the Orlando-based firm. Janet Kane of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA, is Hard Rock's new vice president/retail merchandising and licensing.

ORLANDO-American Maglev Technology Florida Inc. of Edgewater, FL and Lockheed Martin of Bethesda, MD, one of the nation's largest defense contractors, outlined a proposal Wednesday to the Florida Department of Transportation for the first Orlando Airport-to-Walt Disney World phase of a 200-mile high-speed statewide rail system.

AUSTIN-The 102-unit Hamilton in South Austin pulls $6 million from California-based Concierge Asset Management, headed by Maxwell Drever. Austin Hamilton Ltd. of Friendswood, TX is the seller of the 5.2-acre holding.