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The new tax bill will have both positive and negative effects on the construction industry and other issues affecting heavy freight in the United States.

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

In this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b>, David Wylie of ARA Newmark recently discussed the trends and submarkets to watch, investor evolution and perhaps some surprises in store for the multifamily market in 2018.

Although the Galleria is known for its smaller deal size relative to CBD occupiers, recent long-term commitments by several large tenants are evidence that the submarket is still capable of attracting large users.

Stafford Commerce Center is in the Southwest industrial submarket on 4.869 acres proximate to Interstate 69, Beltway 8 and Highway 90, which provide access to the area's growing residential population.

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

As occupancy rates are anticipated to increase in 2018, operators will look to accelerate rent growth, making multifamily assets in high-barrier and suburban markets compelling options for investors.

1st Emporium Inc. acquired the Macy's at West Oaks Mall from Macy's Holdings, with plans to redevelop the former two-story 243,337-square-foot retail site into a department store, The Outlet at West Oaks.