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Cushman & Wakefield Lease

Cushman and Wakefield of Texas Inc.’s Houston office negotiated the following lease renewal: 106,026 square feet of office/warehouse space on 8.5811 acres at 9400 New Century Blvd., Pasadena. Wilhelmsen Ships Service, Inc. is the tenant and Oakwood Capital is the landlord. B. Kelley Parker, III, John F. Littman, and Coe Parker of C&W represented the landlord in the negotiations. Derek Hargrove, Ran King and Bob Cromwell of Moody Rambin Interests represented the tenant.

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CB Richard Ellis Retail Roundup

Jack’s Carpet has leased 3,200 square feet of retail space in Atascocita Commons at 6625 FM 1960 East. Matt Keener, Alex Makris, Jazz Hamilton and Andrew Kelson of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in this transaction. Kyle Fox and Clay Graham of Fox & Graham Real Estate represented the tenant.

Reneau Eye Associations has leased 2,100 square feet of retail space in Kingwood Glen Shopping Center at 7561 FM 1960 East. Matt Keener, Alex Makris, Jazz Hamilton and Andrew Kelson of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in this transaction. John Phelps of Phelps Commercial represented the tenant.

Computer IT Solutions has leased 2,067 square feet at Pecan Park Plaza, located at 148 Gulf Freeway North in League City. Matt Keener, Alex Makris, Jazz Hamilton and Andrew Kelson of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in this transaction.

The Wing Stop has renewed their lease in the Villages of West Oaks Shopping Center at Hwy 6 and Westheimer. Matt Keener, Alex Makris, Jazz Hamilton and Andrew Kelson of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in this transaction.

Mail & Copies has renewed their lease at Vanderbilt Square Shopping Center, located at 3139 W. Holcombe Boulevard in Houston. Matt Keener, Alex Makris, Jazz Hamilton and Andrew Kelson of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in this transaction.

Baskin Robbins has leased 972 square feet at The Commons at Willowbrook Shopping Center, located at 7596 FM 1960 West in northwest Houston. Matt Keener, Alex Makris, Jazz Hamilton and Andrew Kelson of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in this transaction. Richard Buxbaum of Baker Katz represented the tenant.

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Northwest Medical Lease

Fresenius Medical Care Northwest Houston has leased 11,036 sq. ft. of space at the Copperfield Medical Center, which is located at 8925 Highway 6 North in northwest Houston. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in the transaction. Colliers International represented the tenant.

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LaCenterra Leasing in Katy

KATY - LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch announced 11,200 square feet of retail space and almost 9,500 square feet of office space has been leased. Additions to LaCenterra’s tenant roster include boutiques, restaurants and specialty food retailers, along with business offices.
New retailers include Berripop Frozen Yogurt, Fit N Fresh Gourmet, Otto’s Deluxe Grille and Paper Lane Stationary and Gifts too! Relocating business offices to LaCenterra include Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, the Law Office of Scott P. Callahan, P.C. and Woodco Fund Management.

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Rowan Renews in Williams Tower

Hines announced that Rowan Companies, Inc. has renewed its long-term lease for 78,841 sf of office space in Williams Tower in Uptown Houston.


Rowan was represented in lease negotiations by Scott Wegmann and Trey Strake of Cushman & Wakefield of Texas, Inc. Williams Tower was represented by Hines Vice President Chrissy Wilson and Director of Leasing Allison Knight.

Rowan has the distinction of being Hines’ longest-term tenant. In 1969, Rowan moved into Hines’ Post Oak Tower (5051 Westheimer) and then moved to Transco Tower (now Williams Tower) in 1990.

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CB Richard Ellis Announces Leasing Deals

CB RICHARD ELLIS CLOSE ON OFFICE LEASE AT 1616 SOUTH VOSS

Houston, TX – August 23, 2010 – The law firm of Collins, Edmonds & Pogorzelski, PLLC has signed a new 3,180 square foot office lease at 1616 South Voss, which is located in Houston’s Galleria area. Steve Rocher, Kristen Rabel and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, SanVoss Properties, LP, in this transaction. Brett Ganz and Charles Goldstein of CresaPartners represented the tenant.


CB RICHARD ELLIS BROKERS DEAL AT PROSPERITY BANK BUILDING

Houston, TX – August 23, 2010 – The Progressive Group, Inc. has signed a new 4,040 square foot office lease at Prosperity Bank Building, located at 5433 Westheimer in Houston’s Galleria/Uptown area. Kristen Rabel and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, 5433 Westheimer, LP, and Griff Bandy with NAI represented the tenant in this transaction.


CB RICHARD ELLIS CLOSE ON OFFICE LEASE AT 1616 SOUTH VOSS

Houston, TX – August 23, 2010 – The law firm of Collins, Edmonds & Pogorzelski, PLLC has signed a new 3,180 square foot office lease at 1616 South Voss, which is located in Houston’s Galleria area. Steve Rocher, Kristen Rabel and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, SanVoss Properties, LP, in this transaction. Brett Ganz and Charles Goldstein of CresaPartners represented the tenant.

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Fajita Willie's Lease


Fajita Willie’s has renewed its 5,467 sq.ft. lease for an additional 5 years at the Brookhollow Village Shopping Center at the Northwest Freeway and W. Little York. Fajita Willie’s has been a tenant of this center for 25 years. The Tenant was represented by Michael Bennett of Bennett Properties and the Landlord was represented by George Polydoros of George Polydoros Co., Inc

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St. James Place Leasing

The law firm of Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP has renewed a 11,983 square foot office lease at 1900 St. James Place, a nine-story, 140,593 square foot office building located in Houston’s Galleria/Uptown area. Cody Armbrister and Steve Rocher of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, 1900 St. James Partnership, in this transaction. Scott Ison of Axis Property Advisors and Cameron Tapley with Swearingen represented the tenant.

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Cushman & Wakefield Deal

Cushman and Wakefield of Texas Inc.’s Houston office negotiated a lease renewal: 66,000 square feet of industrial warehouse space at1800 South Street. Overseas Trading is the tenant and Tuffli Cos. Is landlord. B. Kelley Parker, III,; John F. Littman and Coe Parker of Cushman & Wakefield this office represented the landlord in the negotiations. Brad Marnitz of NAI Houston represented the tenant.

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Norfolk Tower

Houston Medical Records, Inc., a provider of billing services to medical professionals, has renewed an office lease of 8,724 sq. ft. at Norfolk Tower, which is located at 2211 Norfolk Street in Houston’s Greenway Plaza area. George Gilman of Gulf Equities represented the tenant in the transaction. Kristen Rabel, Steve Rocher and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, YPI Norfolk Tower Partners, L.P.

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Richland Investments Deals

LEASE RENEWAL: TNK Tex, LLC (known as TNK Hair) renewed their 1,107 SF lease at Raton Plaza Shopping Center located at 2407 W. Parkwood Avenue in Friendswood. Tran Ngo, the owner represented TNK Hair. Mickey Meyer-Sturgis represented Richland Investments, Inc., the landlord and owner.
LEASE RENEWAL: Riley’s Donuts renewed their 1,125 SF lease at Raton Plaza Shopping Center located at 2407 W. Parkwood Avenue in Friendswood. Ted Plaing, the owner represented Riley’s Donuts. Mickey Meyer-Sturgis represented Richland Investments, Inc., the landlord and owner.
NEW LEASE: Glitz (Formal Dress Shop) leased 1,600 SF at Deerbrook Corner located at 20020-20103 Highway 59 North in Humble. Kristy and Sylvia Hernandez, the co-owner represented Glitz. Mickey Meyer-Sturgis represented Richland Investments, Inc., the landlord and owner.

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Grubb & Ellis Leasing in Houston

Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors LLC leased 2,086 sf of office space at Sugar Land Medical Pavilion, located at 14897 Southwest Freeway, to Memorial Eye Care. Ace Schlameus and Laura Schlameus of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessor in the transaction. Mary Dadura of NAI Houston represented the lessee.

United Cargo Logistics renewed its lease of 13,756 sft of industrial space, located at 3912 Dunvale, from Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America. Doug Nicholson and John Nicholson of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee in the transaction. John Kruse of Holts Lunsford Commercial represented the lessor.

Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors LLC leased 1,385 sf of office space at Sugar Land Medical Pavilion, located at 14825 Southwest Freeway, to Robert L. McClendon. Ace Schlameus and Laura Schlameus of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessor in the transaction. The lessee represented itself.

Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors LLC leased 3,826 sf of office space at Sugar Land Medical Pavilion, located at 14861 Southwest Freeway, to Fondern Orthopedic Group. Ace Schlameus and Laura Schlameus of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessor in the transaction. The lessee represented itself.

Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors LLC leased 1,275 sf of office space at Sugar Land Medical Pavilion, located at 14887 Southwest Freeway, to Gary M. Horndeski. Ace Schlameus and Laura Schlameus of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessor in the transaction. The lessee represented itself.

Acclivity Healthcare of Texas leased 1,079 sf of office space at 333 N. Belt, located at 333 N. Sam Houston Parkway East, from Houston 333-10700 Investment Group. Alex Bryant of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee in the transaction. Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessor.

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CBRE Announces Three Houston Office Deals

CB RICHARD ELLIS CLOSES ON OFFICE LEASE IN GREENWAY PLAZA AREA

The law office of Lam, Lyn, Robinson & Philip, PC has renew/ expanded their 4,174 sq. ft. office lease at 3555 Timmons Lane in the Greenway Plaza area of Houston. Steve Rocher, Kristen Rabel and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Timmons Lane, Inc., in the transaction.


OIL & GAS SOLUTIONS RENEWS/EXPANDS 14,256 SF OFFICE LEASE

Oil & Gas Solutions LLC, a full-service engineering firm involved in the upstream oil and gas business, has expanded and renewed it’s 14,256 sq. ft. office lease at 10255 Richmond Avenue in Houston’s Westchase District. Kevin Hodges of Studley represented the tenant in the transaction. Steve Rocher, Kristen Rabel and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, BMS Management/Caroline Partners, Ltd.

CBRE NEGOTIATES 15,127 SF OFFICE LEASE ON BEHALF OF RBS CITIZENS BUSINESS SERVICES

RBS Citizens Business Services, a provider of commercial banking services, has leased 15,127 sq. ft. of office space at Chase Tower, which is located at 600 Travis Street in Houston’s Central Business District. Craig Beyer, Mary Steen and Brandon Clarke of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction. Allison Knight and Liz Shaw of Hines Holdings represented the landlord of the building, Texas Tower Limited.


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Legacy Park Now 100 Percent Leased


Houston - With the addition of the two most recent tenants, Legacy Park Office Center, a newly constructed Class A Office building, is now 100% leased.

Strayer University leased the second floor totaling 16,782 rentable square feet. Strayer University, whose students are working adults who are continuing their education, is a 115 year old institution with more than 70 campus locations across the United States and more than 54,000 students. Strayer University was represented by Louis Christopher and Kevin Saxe of Cushman & Wakefield of Texas, Inc. Gloria Parrino, Betz Commercial Brokerage, Inc., represented the Landlord.

Elliott Group has leased 8,991 rentable square feet at Legacy Park Office Center. Elliott Group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and service of turbo machinery for oil and gas production, refining, petrochemicals and other process industries. They are a subsidiary of Ebara Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. Elliott Group was represented by Julie Sawyer of RE/MAX Grand. Gloria Parrino, Betz Commercial Brokerage, Inc., represented the Landlord.

Legacy Park Office Center, a 48,139 SF office building, located at 10940 W Sam Houston Parkway North. Developed by The Betz Companies and constructed by W.M. Dillard & Associates.

 

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Copperfield Retail Deals

Henry S. Miller Brokerage’s Houston retail specialists Shawn Ackerman, Executive Vice President and associate Jason Du, recently signed two new leases at the Copperfield Village Shopping Center. Fonda Santa Rosa which is scheduled to open next month, leased 2,000 square feet for their Mexican-cuisine restaurant. Currently Fonda Santa Rosa’s space, located at 7067 Highway 6 North next to Sport Clips, is in their final stages of construction. Adjacent to the Randall’s grocery store, at 7063 Highway 6 North, will be the 1,600 square foot TNP Cleaners. TNP, just recently opened their store at the end of July. As the exclusive listing agents for Copperfield Village Shopping center, Shawn Ackerman and Jason Du of Henry S. Miller Brokerage represented the landlord, Copperfield Village Investors, Inc.

Copperfield Village Shopping Center is a 163,069 square foot community retail center located at the northwest corner of Highway 6 North and FM 529 in Houston

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Norfolk Tower Renewal

GSI Environmental, Inc., an environmental engineering firm that specializes in the assessment and management of environmental risk, has renewed a 16,440 sq. ft. office lease at Norfolk Tower, which is located at 2211 Norfolk in the Greenway Plaza submarket. Steve Burkett, Don King and Lucian Bukowski of Jones Lang LaSalle represented the tenant in the transaction. Kristen Rabel, Steve Rocher and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, YPI Norfolk Tower Partners, LP.

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288 Business Park Lease

HD Supply Utilities, LTD leased 19,080 sf in the 288 Business Park, building C,  from Clay Development. David M. Boyd and Robert Alinger of
Boyd Commercial represented the landlord. Joseph Smith & Carlton Anderson of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant.

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North Loop Renewal

Genesis Telecom, Inc., a provider of office telephone systems, VoIP solutions, IP security and surveillance solutions, has renewed an office lease of 4,948 sq. ft. at 1225 North Loop West, which is located on the 610 North Loop in northwest Houston. John Pruitt and Jessica Ochoa of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, 1225 North Loop Investments, Inc., in the transaction.

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Williams Tower Lease

Servcorp leased 6,765 sq. ft. of office space at Williams Tower, which is located at 2800 Post Oak Boulevard in Houston’s Galleria area. Collin Grimes and Bill Boyer of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction. Allison Knight of Hines Holdings represented the landlord of the building, Hines REIT 2800 Post Oak, LP.

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Yang Ming Lease

Yang Ming (America) Corporation, a marine transportation company, has leased 16,834 square feet of office space at Three Sugar Creek Center. The property is a development of Harry M. Green Interest and is located 3 Sugar Creek Boulevard in Sugar Land, Texas.

Completed in 2009, Three Sugar Creek is a six-story, 153,345 Class A office building designed by HKS Architects .

Linda Lee of Realm Real Estate Professionals represented Yang Ming (America) in the transaction. Bonnie Kelley and Steve Rocher of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Sugar Creek Opportunity Fund I, Ltd.

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Law Firm Leases SW Freeway Space

The Scharfman Law Firm, PLLC, a law firm specializing in labor and employment law, recently leased 2,365 square foot office at 3120 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77098 from RIDA Southwest Freeway, LLC.

Representation for the Landlord was Louann Pereira, CB Richard Ellis and Gloria Parrino, Betz Commercial Brokerage, Inc. for the Tenant.

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Oil Company Expands Downtown

Oasis Petroleum, a Houston-based, independent exploration and production company, focused on the acquisition and development of unconventional oil and natural gas resources, has leased 26,816 sf in First City Tower, 1001 Fannin, in downtown Houston. The firm is expanding in First City Tower by 13,290 sf and relocating its headquarters to a full floor this fall. With the Oasis Petroleum lease, First City Tower is 94 percent leased.


Chip Colvill and Michael Anderson of Colvill Office Properties represented the landlord, FC Tower Property Partners, LP, an affiliate of JMB Realty of Chicago, in lease negotiations. Chad Beck of Jones Lang LaSalle, Houston, represented Oasis Petroleum.


First City Tower is a 1.3 million-square-foot, 49-story office building occupying one city block bounded by Fannin, McKinney, San Jacinto and Lamar streets.Other major tenants include Waste Management, Vinson & Elkins, EnerVest Management Partners, Liskow & Lewis, Black Stone Minerals Company, RBC Wealth Management, Raymond James & Associates, Morris Architects, Whitney Bank and the Houston Bar Association. First City Tower is managed by CB Richard Ellis.

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Mexican Health Food Lease

Nutricion y Bienestar Natural Products de Mexico S. De R.L. De C.V. , a company that specializes in health food product distribution, , has signed a lease for approximately 1,950 square feet at High Ridge Business Park. High Ridge is located at 5750 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston, Texas, and is managed by The BETZ Companies Valerie Staples with Betz Commercial Brokerage Inc. represented the Landlord in the transaction.

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Restaurant Leases in Regency Centers

Regency Centers (www.regencycenters.com), a national owner, operator and developer of grocery-anchored and community shopping centers, has leased restaurant space in Spring, TX at Kleinwood Center to Olivit Mediterranean Grill. A first class restaurant specializing in authentic Mediterranean style cuisine, Olivit Mediterranean Grill has leased 2,250 sf of restaurant space and is slated to open for business in July 2010.
According to Ben Brown, Regency Centers leasing agent, the 191,386 square foot shopping center is anchored by an 80,925 sf H.E.B.

In addition, Regency Centers has leased restaurant space in The Woodlands, Texas at Panther Creek Village Square to Crust Pizza Company. Specializing in pizza and other Italian cuisine, Crust Pizza Company has leased 1,940 sf of restaurant space and is slated to open for business in October 2010, bringing the center to 100% leased. Crust Pizza Company was represented by Mark Raines with CBRE.

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Leases in Three Riverway

Merlin Law Group, P. A. has leased 3,800 sf of office space at Three Riverway, which is located in Houston’s Galleria/Uptown area. The law firm represents Texan property owners in disputes with their insurance providers over claims against their property insurance policies. Merlin Law Group originally leased 1,959 square feet in the same building, but with the growth of its business, especially with Hurricane Ike and Dolly claims, the law firm needed to acquire more space to accommodate its growing staff. In addition, the management consulting and professional recruiting firm of Hunt, Patton & Brazeal, has signed a renewal of 3,805 square feet at the same building.

Three Riverway is a Class A office tower located off of South Post Oak Lane and Woodway and is situated in the recently renovated, 28-acre Riverway complex. Dave Hanusa and Steve Rocher of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, DAR 3 Riverway, in both transactions. David Guion of Cushman & Wakefield represented Hunt, Patton & Brazeal.

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CB RICHARD ELLIS RETAIL TRANSACTIONS

Pearle Vision has signed a new lease for 1,600 square feet at the Atascocita Commons Shopping Center and Bath Junkie has leased 1,120 square feet at the same property. Atascocita Commons Shopping Center is a Trammell Crow development that is located at FM 1960 East in Humble, Texas and serves the Atascocita/Kingwood area. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in the transactions, Atascocita Commons Associates, LP.

The Dress Barn has renewed its lease of 4,500 square feet at the Commons at Willowbrook, a shopping center that is located at 7714 FM 1960 West and Hwy 249 in northwest Houston. Shelby Estus Realty Group represented the tenant in the transaction. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord.

– Prestige Flooring has leased 2,774 square feet of retail space at Pecan Park Plaza, which is located at 110 Gulf Freeway North in League, City, Texas. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, PMVIA Pecan Park, LLC, in the transaction.

Panera Bread has leased 4,000 square feet of retail space at 3151A West Holcombe Boulevard, which is located at Vanderbilt Square Shopping Center. In addition, Data Doctors renewed its 1,207 square foot retail lease at the same shopping center at 3145 W. Holcombe. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Vanderbilt Square, Inc., in both transactions.

 

Law Firm Renews in One Riverway

The law office of Kenneth Harder, PC has renewed its 5,355 sf office lease at One Riverway, which is situated in Houston’s Galleria/Uptown area. Lesa Nickelson of CB Richard Ellis along with Kyle Kelley and Lance McCarthy, who recently made a move to Studley, represented the tenant in the transaction. Steve Rocher and Dave Hanusa, also of CB Richard Ellis, represented the landlord, Riverway Holdings, LP.

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Lease at One Shell Plaza

StoneTurn Group, LLP, a consulting firm that provides financial, economic and accounting analyses, expert witness and forensic technology services, has renewed a 3,775 sf office lease at One Shell Plaza, which is located at 910 Louisiana in Houston’s Central Business District. Lesa Nickelson of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction. Paula Bruns of Hines Holdings Inc. represented the landlord, Hines Louisiana Walker One, LP.

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Lease Signed in South Houston

Ashland Group, LP, a provider of federal tax recovery services, has renewed a 6,441 sf office lease at the Chase Bank Building located at 11555 Fuqua in south Houston. Rollie Casey represented the tenant. Cody Armbrister of CB Richard Ellis represented Maritime Associates/ILA Pension Fund, the landlord in the transaction.

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CVS Lease

Cushman and Wakefield of Texas Inc.’s Houston office negotiated the 113,175 SF warehouse renewal by CVS Pharmacy at 301 S. Trade Center Pkwy in Conroe. David L. Cook, Jeff G. Peden, and Graham D. Horton, represented the tenant

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American Homestar Lease

American Homestar, a provider of custom-built, manufactured and modular homes, has renewed its 13,894 square foot office lease at Marina Plaza, which is located at 2450 South Shore Boulevard in Houston’s NASA/Clear Lake area. Kevin Saxe of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant in the transaction. Dena Wren of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, American National Insurance Company.

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Galleria Lease


Galleria Advisory Group, LLC has leased 3,314 square feet of office space at Thirty Fifty Post Oak, which is located at 3050 Post Oak Boulevard in Houston’s Galleria/Uptown area. Ted Brakatselos of Houston Site Acquisitions represented the tenant in the transaction. Cody Armbrister of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, DRA CRT Post Oak, LP.

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General Maritime Lease


General Maritime Corp. leased 3,288 sf at the Sam Houston Plaza building, 519 North Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, Texas. Terri Torregrossa of Moody Rambin Interests represented the building owner RP Sam Houston Plaza. Bill Ingram with CBC Ingram represented the tenant in negotiations.

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Ford Office Space


Ford Motor Co. renewed 5,176 sf at the 363 N. Sam Houston building, Houston, Texas. Griffin Jaggard and Terri Torregrossa of Moody Rambin Interests represented the building owner, 363 North belt, L.P. Elliott Hirshfeld with CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in negotiations.

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Vaalco Enery Expands

Vaalco Energy, Inc., a Houston-based independent energy company with a primary focus on the acquisition, exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas, has expanded with an additional 3,440 sf of office space at 4600 Post Oak Place, which is situated in Houston’s Galleria area. Jon Silberman of NAI Houston represented the tenant in the transaction. Kristen Rabel and Steve Rocher of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, 4600 Post Oak Place Limited.

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Title Company Lease

 

LandAmerica Charter Title Company has renewed its 3,549 sf office lease at Market Street, which is located at 9595 Six Pines in The Woodlands, Texas. The property is a mixed-use development of Trademark Property Company featuring restaurants, retail, and hospitality in addition to the Class A office space. John Pruitt and Jessica Ochoa of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Trademark Property Company, in the transaction.

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North Loop Inks Five Deals

CB Richard Ellis has closed on five renewed office leases totaling 12,189 square feet at 1225 North Loop West. The 11-story, 198,000 square foot Class A office building is situated on Houston’s North Loop and has convenient access to Houston’s Central Business District and the Galleria. John Pruitt of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, 1225 North Loop Investments, in the following transactions:

• CGI Technologies & Solutions, Inc. – 3,512 square feet
• Coats Group – 2,591 square feet
• Ralph Ray Gregory – 2,347 square feet
• Provident Funding Associates, LP – 2,214 square feet
• Hamburg Sud North America, Inc. – 1,525 square feet

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CBRE Leases Retail Space 

CB Richard Ellis announced a number of retail center transactions:

Ross Dress for Less has renewed its lease of 33,600 square feet at The Village of West Oaks, which is located at 2400 South Highway 6 in southwest Houston. In addition, Souper Salad has also renewed a lease of 4,500 square feet at the same location. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, in both transactions.

Aaron Brothers has renewed a 6,600 square foot lease at Price Plaza Shopping Center, 20260 Katy Freeway in far west Houston. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in the transaction.

Pub Hub has signed a lease for 4,200 square feet at Nottingham Plaza Shopping Center located at Katy Freeway and Fry Road. Matt Keener, Russell Janicek and Mark Raines of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction. Jim Smith of Smithco Development represented the landlord.

Advance America has renewed its lease of 1,560 square feet at Pecan Park Plaza, which is located at 104 Gulf Freeway in south Houston. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in the transaction.

Lifeway Christian Bookstore has renewed a 8,000 square feet lease at Price Plaza Shopping Center, 20260 Katy Freeway in far west Houston. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in the transaction.

Quizno’s Classic Subs has renewed its lease of 1,515 square feet at Vanderbilt Square, which is located at 3171 Buffalo Speedway in Houston’s West University retail submarket. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Vanderbilt Square, Inc., in the transaction.

Dahn Yoga has renewed 1,320 square feet at Colony Lakes Shopping Center, which is located at 6258 Highway 6 in southwest Houston. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Colony Lakes Center, Ltd, in the transaction.

Cricket Communications has leased 1,099 square feet at 7538A in The Commons at Willowbrook. Alex Makris, Andrew Kelson and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, The Commons at Willowbrook, in the transaction.

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Alan Parker Announces Lease 

Houston based Alan Parker Properties, L. P. has represented Romero’s Las Brazas, Inc. in a lease extension with McDonald Highway 6 No. 3, LP. The lease involved 4,550 sf of end cap space in the Broadway (a 22,000 sf new center) in Houston.

The 84 month deal includes a patio area and signage on Highway 6. Paula Hohl of Wulfe & Co. represented the landlord, Weekley Development Company.

Located just 2 ¼ miles south of US 290 at the Southwest corner of Highway 6 and Logenbaugh the restaurant serves Copper Village, Cooper Lakes, Hearthstone Southpoint and surrounding subdivisions.

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Houston Insurance Lease 

Farmers Insurance agent Pippa Wiley has renewed 3,570 sf of office space at 10777 Northwest Freeway. Nancy Rust of Rust Realty represented the tenant in the transaction. Matt Dunn of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Aetna Health & Life Insurance Company.

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ADT Leases in NW Houston

ADT Security Services, Inc., the leading home security company in America, has renewed its 3,722 square foot office lease at York Centre Office Building, which is located at 10235 West Little York Road in northwest Houston. Jon Lee of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction. Cody Armbrister, also of CB Richard Ellis, represented the landlord, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.

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St. James Place

Stockcross Financial Services, Inc., an independent trading and online brokerage firm, has renewed its office lease of 3,240 square feet at 1900 St James Place, which is situated in Houston’s Galleria area. Cody Armbrister and Steve Rocher of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, 1900 St James Limited Partnership, in the transaction.

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Cornerstone Mortgage Leases Space

Cornerstone Mortgage Company has leased 3,506 sf at 1331 Gemini Avenue in Houston. The lessor, Cole Gemini, Ltd., was represented by Frank Cole of Twenty Twenty Properties, Inc. Marshall Clinkscales and Bruce Wallace of Colliers International represented Cornerstone Mortgage Company in the transaction.

 

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CBRE Leases a Pair of Industrial Properties

 

New Jersey-based AS America, Inc. d/b/a/ American Standard Brands, a leading North American manufacturer of bath and kitchen products, has renewed a 906,110 sf lease at Duke Realty’s Groveport Commerce Center, which is located at 6600 Port Road in Groveport, Ohio. The company has also inked a new deal for a 626,100 sf lease at Duke Realty’s Intermodal I situated at 801 East Wintergreen Road in Hutchins, Texas.

Terry Warth, and his team with CBRE’s Industrial Services Group in San Antonio, was able to facilitate the deals through Dave Anderson of CBRE’s Dallas office and Michael Mullady of CBRE’s Columbus, Ohio office with the assistance of Pierce Owens, Donna Kolius, Cody Persyn and Jeremy Richmond of CB Richard Ellis’ (CBRE) Portfolio Services team in Houston. CBRE Portfolio Services is currently marketing a national portfolio of former manufacturing facilities for AS America, Inc. d/b/a/ American Standard Brands.

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SunGard Leases Richmond Avenue

SunGard Consulting Services, one of the world’s leading software and technology services companies, has renewed its office lease of 10,579 sf at Millennium Tower, which is located at 10375 Richmond Avenue in Houston’s Westchase District. Steve Rocher, Kristen Rabel and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Millennium-Windfall Partners, Ltd., in the transaction. Jeffrey E. Mack of GVA Smith Mack represented the tenant.

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CBRE Lease of Post Oak Place

Advantage Testing of Houston, a provider of private tutoring and test preparation services, has leased 5,291 sf of office space at 4600 Post Oak Place, which is located in Houston’s Post Oak Park submarket. Steve Rocher, Kristen Rabel and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, 4600 Post Oak Place, LTD, in the transaction. David Gerber of Gerber Realty represented the tenant.

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Valhalla Renews Lease

Valhalla Advisors, LLP, a tax advisory and M&A services firm, has renewed its office lease of 4,643 sf at 1616 South Voss Road. Steve Rocher, Kristen Rabel and Louann Pereira of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, SanVoss Properties, LP, in the transaction. L. S. Trey Halberdier of Bandier Realty Partners, LLC represented the tenant

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SEC Audit Firm Moves to Westchase

GBH CPAs, PC, a Houston-based Securities and Exchange Commission audit firm, has leased 12,074 sf in One Oak Park, 6002 Rogerdale, one block from the Sam Houston Parkway in the Westchase District of Houston. The firm is relocating from 24 Greenway Plaza.

Completed in April 2009, One Oak Park is now 45 percent leased.

Chip Colvill and Michael Anderson of Colvill Office Properties, leasing agent for the property, represented One Oak Park, a project of Means Knaus Partners L.P. Anthony Squillante of Stream Realty Partners, Houston, represented GBH CPAs in lease negotiations.

The 153,000-sf One Oak Park includes a six-story office building connected by a covered walkway to the air-conditioned elevator lobbies of a four-level parking garage. The property is situated on 8.4 acres in west Houston at Rogerdale and Town Park.

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Grubb & Ellis Leasing Report

Grubb & Ellis announced the following Houston leases:

Bob Leared Interests leased 10,147 square feet of office space at One Katy Plaza, located at 11111 Katy Freeway, from 1 Katy Freeway LLC. Ace Schlameus and Laura Schlameus of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessor in the transaction. Marc Emde of Michael Hill Properties represented the lessee.

My Karma LLC leased 3,568 square feet of retail space at Deerbrook Plaza , located at 9715 FM 1960 Bypass Road West , from Deerbrook Investment Properties. Ace Schlameus and Laura Schlameus of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessor in the transaction. Chris Ray of Catalyst Commercial Group represented the lessee.

Sebesta Blomberg leased 3,000 square feet of office space, located at 5300 Memorial Drive , from Parkway Realty Services. Scott Fikes of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessee in the transaction. Parkway Realty Services represented itself.

Hanson Aggregares LLC leased 4,949 square feet of office space, located at 16430 Park Ten Place , from Wellbrook. Ace Schlameus and Laura Schlameus of Grubb & Ellis represented the lessor in the transaction. David Anderson of Fritsche & Anderson Realty Partners represented the lessee

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CBRE Retail Leasing Report

CB Richard Ellis announced the following retail deals in Houston:


Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. has renewed in The Villages at West Oaks, which is located at the northwest corner of Highway 6 South and Westheimer. They will occupy their 30,000 space for 5 additional years. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in the transaction. Tom Estus of Shelby Estus represented the tenant.

Texas Tool Traders has renewed on 4,767 square feet and expanded by 1,084 square feet of retail space at 120 Gulf Freeway in League City, Texas. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, PMVIA Pecan Park, LLC, in the transaction.

Greystone House Montessori School has leased 5,000 square feet of retail space in The Commons at Willowbrook Shopping Center on the northeast corner of FM 1960 West and Hwy. 249. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in the transaction.

Sweet Spot Audio and More, LLC has leased 3,150 square feet of retail space at 300 Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, PMVIA Pecan Park, LLC, in the transaction.

Women’s Resource & Crisis Center of Galveston has renewed 2,905 square feet of space at 150 Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, PMVIA Pecan Park, LLC, in the transaction.

American Laser Centers has leased 1,714 square feet of retail space at 251 Medical Center Boulevard, which is located in Webster, Texas. Mark Raines of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction. Tim Gregory of Transwestern represented the landlord, Cheyenne I Development Group.

FH Shoes has leased 1,400 square feet of retail space at 10218 Beechnut Street in Houston, Tx. Jazz Hamilton and Russell Janicek of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Beechnut Wiesner, LLC, in the transaction. Linh-Bach Ngugen of Alpha Realtors represented the tenant.

Ross Stores has renewed 30,187 square feet in retail space at Price Plaza, which is located at 1210 Fry Road in west Houston. Matt Keener, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord in the transaction.

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Cushman & Wakefield Inks

Two Industial Leases

HOUSTON - Hermann Services Southwest leased an additional 60,000 sf in Underwood Business Park in LaPorte.  The landlord, Granite Underwood Distribution Center, LP, was represented by Charlie Christ of Clay Development & Construction.

B. Kelley Parker, III, SIOR; John F. Littman, SIOR, MAI, and Coe Parker of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant.

 

HOUSTON - Pita Pal leased 22,200 sf of industrial space located at 941 West 18th Street. The landlord, Kervin Jacob Family, Ltd., was represented by Mike Hill of Michael Hill Properties.


Cushman and Wakefield's James E. Foreman, Beau Kaleel and Cape Bell of this office represented the tenant.

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Woodlands Children's Museum Inks Retail Deal

THE WOODLANDS – The Woodlands Children's Museum will open doors in July on an 11,169-sf storefront in Panther Creek Village Square.

The 166,280-sf shopping center at 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. is a grocery-anchored property of Jacksonville, Fla.-based Regency Centers Corp. Ben Brown, the owner's in-house leasing broker, negotiated the lease with Cypressbrook Co.

The museum will feature educational and hands-on exhibits and activities plus provide space for birthday parties and other events. "Visitors will have ample parking at the center while visiting the museum plus the convenience of a wide variety of retail, restaurants and service businesses," Brown said.

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Boyd Commercial Leases Industrial

MEC Industrial Services leased 4,000 sf of industrial space at 835 Greens Parkway. The landlord, DCT Industrial, was represented by Alexander Reilly, David Boyd and Bo Pettit of Boyd Commercial.

 

Kelly Hanks of Office Space Advisors, LLC represented the tenant.

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CBRE Completes Houston Deals

 

CB Richard Ellis completed a number of leases in the Houston area:

 

IBERIABANK has expanded its office lease with an additional 4,760 sf at 11 Greenway Plaza. Collin Grimes and Sanford Criner of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction. Ryan Bishop of Stream Realty and Eric Siegrist of Crescent represented the landlord, Crescent Crown Greenway Plaza SPV LLC.

 

MC Learning Academy leased 3,300 sf of space at Colony Lakes Shopping Center, which is located at 6248 Highway 6 South, in Missouri City. Russell Janicek, Alex Makris and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Colony Lakes Center, Ltd, in the transaction.  Chris Money of Stream Realty represented the tenant.

 

IBERIABANK has signed an 18,780 sf ground lease at 2555 W. Holcombe Boulevard, in Houston’s Medical Center area.   Scott. Rubenstein of Pipeline Realty represented the landlord. Matt Keener, Russell Janicek and Mark Raines of CB Richard Ellis represented IBERIABANK in the transaction. 

 

Fashion House has leased 6,020 sf of retail space at 10204 Beechnut Street in Houston, Texas.   Linh-Bach Nguyen of Alpha Realtors represented the tenant.  Russell Janicek and Jazz Hamilton of CB Richard Ellis represented the landlord, Beechnut Wiesner, LLC. 

 

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has leased 2,200 sf of retail space at The Shops at Stone Park, which is located at 5866 East Sam Houston Parkway, in Northeast Houston.  In addition, the restaurant chain has also leased 2,248 sf at Conroe Towne Center in Conroe, Texas. Matt Keener, Russell Janicek and Mark Raines of CB Richard Ellis represented Chipotle in both transactions.  Robert Bailey and Ford Scott of Newquest Properties represented Ley-Lane Partnership No. 9, LP in The Shops at Stone Park transaction and Will Randall represented Towne Center Venture, LLP in the Conroe lease.

 

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Exec Suites in CBD

Servcorp Houston, LLC, the world’s leading provider of executive office suites and virtual office solutions, has leased 5,549 square feet of office space at The Bank of America Center, which is located at 700 Louisiana in Houston’s Central Business District. Collin Grimes and Bill Boyer of CB Richard Ellis represented the tenant in the transaction. John Spafford of PM Realty Group represented the landlord, Houston BT BAC Office LP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated: September 8, 2010