LAFAYETTE, CA-The suburban office and industrial REIT sells five properties to complete its strategy of exiting the Texas and Kansas City markets and redeploying the proceeds toward paying down debt, buying back stock, and funding new developments.

SAN JOSE-According to recently-released reports, corporate business travel is keeping hotel occupancy tight during the week. In response to the demand, a 300-room Downtown Marriott Courtyard and 506-room Marriott Hotel are both expected to break ground here by year's end.

SAN ANTONIO-Homeside Lending Inc. has completed a sale-leaseback of the 190,567-sf Homeside Plaza in north central San Antonio. The lending company has secured a long-term lease for its 150,000-sf spot in the property transfer.