http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/ NewsTalk Texas compiled by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University en-us Copyright 2012. Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University. All Rights Reserved. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:20:00 GMT http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60209 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60209 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:20:00 GMT LLANO, LLANO COUNTY - The City of Llano officially opened a 128,000-sf rodeo arena and events center. Public Facilities Austin-Round Rock http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60214 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60214 Wed, 16 May 2012 19:14:00 GMT VICTORIA - The Swearingen Report has been released for April 2012. The Victoria housing market remains strong but challenged by low inventories. Total inventory is the lowest in over ten years. Housing Victoria http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60212 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60212 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:56:00 GMT EL PASO - El Paso is getting a second Volkswagen dealership. Dennis and Matthew Neessen plan to open a Volkswagen dealership early next year as part of a 35-acre automotive marketplace along I-10 and Redd Rd. Retail El Paso http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60202 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60202 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:53:00 GMT SAN ANTONIO - Healthy leasing activity in first quarter 2012 generated 215,922 sf of positive net absorption. This marks the third consecutive quarter of positive net gain for the local office market and the largest since mid-year 2010. Office San Antonio http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60201 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60201 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:49:00 GMT ROUND ROCK - Emerson Process Management's new office is open at the Frontera Vista complex. The office will employ more than 800 workers. Office Austin-Round Rock http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60204 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60204 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:47:00 GMT AUSTIN - A+ Federal Credit Union purchased a 60,973-sf, Class B office building at 1016 La Posada Dr. in Northeast Austin. The buy is to accommodate an expansion of its administrative and support staff. Office Austin-Round Rock http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60211 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60211 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:44:00 GMT EL PASO - The 25,000-sf Soldier Activities Center is being built at the intersection of Constitution and Gulf Victory on East Fort Bliss. The $8.2 million facility is scheduled to open in July. Military El Paso http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60208 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60208 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:33:00 GMT WACO - In an effort to further improve Baylor's athletic standing, the school has spent millions in extensive complex expansions, including the following: Education Waco http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60206 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60206 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:00 GMT HOUSTON - TopGolf has purchased 12 acres at 1030 Memorial Brook Blvd. It will be the largest facility to date when it opens in November 2012. Retail Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60203 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60203 Wed, 16 May 2012 17:23:00 GMT DALLAS - KPMG Centre, a 34-story, 828,000-sf office tower at 717 N. Harwood St. in downtown Dallas, has been posted for the June foreclosure auction. The downtown skyscraper has $64 million in listed debt, even though it is appraised for $ ... Office Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60199 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60199 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:08:00 GMT AUSTIN - Intel is set to move into its new engineering operations facility at 1300 S. MoPac Blvd. The 61-acre property was purchase from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. in 2011 for $39.8 million. Office Austin-Round Rock http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60200 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60200 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:06:00 GMT HOUSTON - The number of townhouses and condominiums sold jumped 12.4 percent in April 2012 compared to one year earlier, according to Houston Association of Realtors. Housing Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60188 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60188 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:12:00 GMT HOUSTON - Discount grocer ALDI is preparing to enter the Houston market with plans to introduce 30 new stores over the next three years. The company expects to add 400 jobs and invest $100 million of capital expenditures in the local community. ... Retail Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60192 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60192 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:12:00 GMT WEBB COUNTY - Whitetail Wind Energy has approval to build a $120 million wind farm project consisting of 57 turbines north of Oilton. Infrastructure & Transportation Laredo http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60191 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60191 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:10:00 GMT BROWNSVILLE - The Texas real estate market appears to have gained momentum in first quarter 2012, however Brownsville doesn’t appear to have been part of the trend. Housing Brownsville-Harlingen http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60187 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60187 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:08:00 GMT EDINBURG - South Texas College (STC) will train more than 300 Santana Textiles employees on ways to improve the denim’s quality, lower production costs and eliminate waste. STC received a $600,000 job-training grant from the Texas Workfor ... Employment McAllen-Edinburg-Mission http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60190 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60190 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:10:00 GMT FLOWER MOUND - Tom Thumb Food & Pharmacy will open its fourth location in the city as anchor of Direct Development’s new Cross Timbers Village shopping center. The estimated cost of construction is $3.9 million, according to state fil ... Retail Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60186 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60186 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:07:00 GMT AUSTIN - Drees Custom Homes is the newest builder at Sweetwater, a 1,400-acre master planned community near Lake Travis. The company will offer 19 homes priced at $480,000 and up. Housing Austin-Round Rock http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60183 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60183 Wed, 16 May 2012 12:06:00 GMT HOUSTON - Bray International signed an 80,200-sf lease with property owner Duke Realty at Westland II. The transaction nearly doubles Bray’s building space in Westland Business Park. Industrial Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60194 http://recenter.tamu.edu/newstalk/newstalkSearch.asp?CID=60194 Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:00 GMT STANTON, MARTIN COUNTY - The new Martin County Hospital has opened the doors to its newly constructed facility a full two months ahead of schedule. Construction, which began in April 2011, was originally scheduled for completion July 1. Medical Midland