Whitestone REIT Announces New 17,500-SF Lease for Teletron, Electronics and Home Furnishings Retailer, at Lion Square Center in Houston, Texas

Expanded Renovation Planned for Asian Community Center in Houston’s International Management District

"This whole experience doing the whole house has been very rewarding, and I'd recommend it to anyone - particularly if you get to work with Jessica," Painter says.That approach must be working, because the entire sales staff and Brown have been nationally recognized by La-Z-Boy as "peak performers," and La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries is one of the top 10 stores nationally in the La-Z-Boy network.She also collaborated with the homeowners, Jim and Susan Painter, on many other elements in the home's design, including flooring, draperies, paint colors and cabinetry.For more information on La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries, visit the showroom at 7087 N. Academy Blvd., call 719-593-7888 or visit http:/ /gallery.la-z-boy.com/coloradosprings.Although best known for its high-quality, American-made recliners, La-Z-Boy sells furniture for the whole house, plus artwork, lamps and more. As with the Parade home, those who choose to use La-Z-Boy's free design services can receive expert advice on flooring, paint colors and more. Brown can refer clients to reputable local businesses to get the work done, as well."The living room (is) awesome," Brown says. "We did this wicked cool driftwood coffee table that's just kind of raw with an exposed top. That's a really cool featured piece. It's totally awesome."“The inclusion of Teletron to the tenant and merchandising mix at Lion Square will create a destination oriented Community Center and substantially increase cross-shopping traffic – Driving Traffic, Driving ValueTM for existing tenants at Lion Square and for our shareholders as leases expire or roll,” said James C. Mastandrea, Whitestone’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to be part of the ongoing success story for the Teletron owners, an entrepreneurial Vietnamese family, as they grow their retail presence serving Asian communities.”Others were enchanted, too, she says. Painter visited other homes in the Parade last weekend, too - more expensive homes - and overheard other Parade-goers talking about the beauty of her home.About Teletron

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