AUSTIN-The Pennsylvania REIT strikes a $330 million deal with a JV formed by itself and DRA Advisors for its wholly owned office portfolio in the southwest submarket, with plans to buy more.

DALLAS-Acreage at Park Lane has moved one step closer to holding a library and multifamily properties, thanks to the Dallas City Council's Economic Development Committee's approval to spend money. Next up: The city council's vote.

SAN ANTONIO-NAI REOC's numbers show that positive net absorption was close to 60,000 square feet, with vacancy at 16.8%.

PHOENIX-The Canadian REIT's buy of North Scottsdale Corporate Center II puts it close to being a 1-million-square-foot commercial real estate holder in the region.

HOUSTON-The Denver company has opened two salon suite concepts already in the region; Baker Katz's Jamie Weaver explains why Houston could be a 25-30 store market for the company.

FORT WORTH-<b>DealTracker</b>-The New York-based real estate investment manager worked with Presidio Cos. on the 431-room buy, contributing an $8M mezzanine loan to the $58M capital stack. Southwest commercial real estate news follows.

CYPRESS, TX-The buyer strikes a deal with the 366-unit complex's builder. The transaction is the Atlanta buyer's ninth in the region; it has a portfolio valued at more than $325 million.

DALLAS-EY's Heidi Barath and Barbara Frank with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank are among the top female executive in commercial real estate, as listed by Real Estate Forum.