Mike Boehler of Dallas-based Staubach Co.'s Houston officerepresented the radio station's parent firm, KRBE Co. Doug Little,senior vice president and director of leasing for PM Realty Groupin Houston, handled talks for the building owner, 9801 WestheimerAssociates LP.

The 202,294-sf Westchase Bank Building is 89% occupied as aresult of the pact. Little tells GlobeSt.com that KRBE has been atenant in the building since 1981.

Little says he sees more tenants negotiating shorter-term leasesand staying where they are in order to ride out the recession. "Weare feeling the effects of the national economy slowing down," hesays. Some sales deals, he adds, have fallen through becauselenders are becoming skittish and investors are pulling out. Littlesays it is a great time to buy, if the buys are in prime Houstonlocations. "It's a great time to be a buyer," says Little, "if youthink the economy will bounce back...which I do.