HOUSTON—Sentiment is changing as Houston's office occupier demand diversifies with oil prices dancing around $55 per barrel, contrasted with last year's demand decline in the energy sector.

Here's a look at the trends, announcements and deals that you may have missed in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

SAN FRANCISCO—In addition, Pacific Eagle has identified secondary growth markets providing strong, diversified economies, a higher quality of life and better value for residents, and companies are starting to expand or relocate to these areas, GlobeSt.com learns in this EXCLUSIVE.

DALLAS—Consumers in Texas spend about $41 billion annually in statewide retail, and combined with supporting demographics, continue to attract more retailers to the state, according to CBRE.

HOUSTON—Providing a case study in how the market is turning back around, an original loan for a tenant in common multifamily property was closed three years ago and since then, the value has doubled.

SAN FRANCISCO—The four-story SOMA Grand Garage sits at the base of the 264-residence SOMA Grand condominiums in the Mid-Market corridor, home to more than a fifth of San Francisco's technology companies.

HOUSTON—While the energy sector and office market still have a long recovery ahead, there is growing confidence among stakeholders that the worst is over with several new developments proving that out.

DALLAS—Merriman Anderson/Architects' founders feel strongly about sharing ownership with talented human resources who have propelled its growth and reputation, and will continue to help it innovate.