NEW YORK CITY-In this <B>First of a Three-Part Series,</B> meet just some of the legends who have become household names of the US office sector.

What's it like these days to head up some of the top public companies in one of the hottest sectors of commercial real estate? In Short, Life is Good (and busy).

LAFAYETTE, LA—Having started renovations almost two years ago, the complex now features modern upgrades and a modern feel.

EL PASO—The $23-million complex would serve as the first phase of what's being called “the most ambitious and most exciting” student housing project in the 100-year history of the institution

CLEVELAND—The real estate arm of Queensland Investment Corp. has paid $436 million for a 49% stake in eight regional malls owned by Forest City Enterprises.

ST. LOUIS—Kayne Anderson Real Estate Advisors bought a four-property portfolio across the street from St. Louis University.

DALLAS—The firms team up for yet another big-ticket financing, this time for a 16-property hotel portfolio in a deal arranged by HFF.

WASHINGTON, DC—The association's top economist says that while funds are available for large purchases, debt is still tight for smaller-ticker buys.