Dallas/Fort Worth

The least dense CBD in Texas is Dallas, with vacant lots in the urban core adding up to 86 acres but during the past five years, 8.5 million square feet of property has been built in the CBD.

A public-private partnership project will create a mixed-use destination with commercial office and retail space, hotel, train depot and a public market that is unlike anything else in the region, says JQ's John Hoenig.

Slated for completion in early 2019, The Palmer will offer 46 units, all of which will be integrated with IOTAS smart home technology, which can control various home functions from a smart device.

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

The new interest-only refinancing addresses Braemar's only 2019 debt maturity, has a two-year initial term with five one-year extension options and provides for a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.16%.

As the third-highest cost on the balance sheet, real estate and facilities represent an opportunity for healthcare leaders to address financial challenges amid a tenuous regulatory environment.

During the past seven years, the office employment sector has grown by nearly 25%, which is best exemplified in the development pipeline as DFW struggles to keep up with this raging demand.

One of the downtown properties with several new leases is Republic Center, boasting occupancy well above the CBD average, and adjacent to public transportation and the soon-to-be Pacific Plaza Park.