BIRMINGHAM, AL-BBVA Compass’ Chief Economist Nathaniel Karp says Texas is well positioned for growth in 2011.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-The REIT is under contract to acquire five on-campus medical office buildings for $86.1 million.

CYPRESS, TX-Just in time for holiday shopping, Simon opens the second phase of Houston Premium Outlets, which adds 145 stores.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ-Lenders are uninterested in financing off-campus MOBS unless the projects have hospital sponsorship.

HOUSTON-The firms launch a joint venture to expand their retail leasing and management assignments.

NEW ORLEANS-A boutique hotel in the French Quarter gets a $7.5 million renovation and a new name to reflect its transformation.

The executive vice president talks to GlobeSt.com about the impact of the recession on his business.

ODESSA, TX-Prevarian Senior Living partners with Sears Methodist Retirement System Inc. to expand existing senior housing campus.