William J. Byrd and Parker Johnson, both of Colliers International's Houston office, represented Great Pines in the lease with ARZ Investments. Byrd and Parker were the only brokers involved in the deal. Byrd tells GlobeSt.com that the building was originally renovated into a school design when West Houston Charter School leased the building. Byrd says his client, Great Pines, wanted something bigger, but liked the classroom layout and design of the building. As Great Pines grows, Byrd believes the school will eventually have to look for a bigger location.

In an unrelated lease, Premier Fine Flooring has leased 4,800 sf of office space at Commerce Park Northwest, located at 8850 Jameel. Norman V. Munoz of Colliers International's Houston team represented the tenant. Royal Pratt of First Industrial Realty Trust has acted for the building owner, FR OP Fund Management LLC.