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Wilmer, TX - September 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- US Industrial REIT II, an affiliate of USAA Real Estate Company, recently leased 286,000 square feet within its I-45 Tradeport 1 distribution facility, located at 101 Sunridge Blvd. in Southeastern Dallas County, to an undisclosed tenant.

HOUSTON, TX - September 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hines, the property and leasing manager for Phoenix Tower in Houston, on behalf of building owner FSP Phoenix Tower Limited Partnership (“FSPLP”), announced today that StarTex Power has expanded their lease space in the building by 9,922 square feet, bringing their total leased space on the premises to 20,038 square feet.

AUSTIN, TX - August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Is your office cluttered with annual reports from 2001? Two-year-old candy bar wrappers? Memos from your former boss’ ex-boss? Stacks of business cards from people you don’t remember meeting? Operating instructions for every cell phone you’ve ever owned?

HOUSTON, TX - August 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Houston Association of Realtors® Board of Directors announced its decision to support Stephen Costello for Houston City Council, At-large, Position 1 and Noel Freeman for Houston City Council, At-large, Position 4.

AUSTIN, TX - August 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Striving to increase the state’s stock of affordable rental housing, strengthening families and communities in uncertain economic times, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced a funding plan to help finance affordable rental properties across the state bringing stability to young working families and retired individuals while providing a boost to local economies.

Austin, TX - July 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Offering a cost-effective, highly professional choice for downtown Austin office space, Austin-based commercial real estate firm T. Stacy & Associates Inc. has launched Austin Centre Executive Suites at 701 Brazos St.

AUSTIN, TX - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors LLC today announced that it has built out and donated a 1,197-square-foot office unit at 816 Congress Ave. to four area nonprofit arts organizations rent-free for five years.

HOUSTON, TX - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Gov. Rick Perry today ceremonially signed House bills (HB) 8 and 3613, which will help slow the pace of increasing property appraisals, provide additional oversight for the appraisal process, and grant a total exemption for the homes of veterans who are disabled due to their service for our country.

Houston, TX - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Houston incurred 720,000 square feet of negative absorption in the second quarter of 2009, according to CB Richard Ellis' Houston research group. The loss nearly doubles the city's first quarter loss, signifying that even Houston's strong market is no match for the country's current economic situation

AUSTIN, TX - July 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — ‹ Developing commercial real estate just got easier. Combining advanced database technology with commercial real estate industry experts, Property Investment Connection (PIC) LLC proudly announces the launch of an all-new Web site that provides enhanced communication and maximizes networking opportunities for key professionals within the commercial real estate market.

Roswell, NM - June 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — PrimeSource Mortgage, Inc. (PSMI) continues to open branches Nationwide. PSMI proudly announces the opening of an independently owned and operated (PSM) Branch in Graham, TX.

Arlington, TX - June 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - Equity Based Services, Inc. (“EBS”) announced the purchase of two Self Storage properties in the Dallas suburb of Arlington, TX. The two facilities are Assured “Median” Self Storage at 5500 Highway 287 and Assured “Sublett” Self Storage at 1800 Sublett Road.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - June 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Rick Perry today joined lawmakers in highlighting the importance of House Joint Resolution (HJR) 14 that allows Texans to vote on a constitutional amendment to strengthen land owners’ rights.

HOUSTON, TX - June 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has charged O’Connor & Associates, which purports to be the state’s largest property tax consultant, with violating the Texas Property Tax Code and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

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AUSTIN, TX - February 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Knowing that improving the existing stock of affordable rental housing in rural Texas preserves housing options for younger families and the viability of entire communities, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced a $450,000 award for the rehabilitation of an existing 24-unit rental property in Nixon, ensuring its viability and bringing economic benefits to the local construction industry

Austin, TX - November 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Monday, Representative Jimmie Don Aycock pre-filed House Bill 62, exempting persons who are 100 percent disabled or totally...

First Day of Pre-Filing State Legislation Highlights Policy Priorities Austin, TX - November 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – On the first day to pre-file legislation...

AUSTIN, TX - September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Recognizing that rapidly rising rent levels undermine the stability of families and communities alike, the...

AUSTIN, TX - September 9, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Understanding that helping low income tenants achieve self-sufficiency stabilizes both the individual and community, the Texas...