HOUSTON-A leading senior economist says the CBD's revitalization most likely will fall short of many people's expectations. The corner's been turned, but there is not enough steam to keep tenants from heading to the suburbs.

HOUSTON-Two down, one more to go in public input sessions in Galveston, where officials are weighing a port merger with the Port of Houston. Galveston is the only required voting entity that has not OK'd the merger plan.

HOUSTON-Continental Airlines has acquired about 3.6 acres that abut its 120,000-sf Northbelt Office Center I, which is used as a reservations call center. The extra land will be used for additional parking at the Grand Plaza Drive operation.

HOUSTON-Two down, one more to go in public input sessions in Galveston, where officials are weighing a port merger with the Port of Houston. Galveston is the only required voting entity that has not OK'd the merger plan.

HOUSTON-Marcus & Millichap is predicting another 5% hike in flex office rents by year's end. Investor interest is strong, fueled by a hardy local economy, a brisk energy industry and lower borrowing rates.

HOUSTON-Warehouse Associates is gearing up to build its third distribution center in two years. The newest undertaking will be positioned on 50 acres that are under contract in the near southwest submarket. The acreage is capable of supporting 800,000 sf.

HOUSTON-Marcus & Millichap is predicting another 5% hike in flex office rents by year's end. Investor interest is strong, fueled by a hardy local economy, a brisk energy industry and lower borrowing rates.

HOUSTON-Marcus & Millichap is predicting another 5% hike in flex office rents by year's end. Investor interest is strong, fueled by a hardy local economy, a brisk energy industry and lower borrowing rates.