Christie Moffat
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Houston Apartment Rents Have Increased All Year, But Growth Lags Texas And The Rest Of The Country
Houston apartment rents are growing rapidly, but still lag Texas and the rest of the country. → Read More
Supply Chain Snarls Prompt Companies To Expand Distribution Networks, And Houston Is Reaping The Benefits
Retailers and suppliers are changing their U.S. distribution networks, and Houston's port and industrial real estate sector are benefiting. → Read More
For Other World Trade Centers After 9/11, A Shared Name Was A Burden And A Benefit
In the early years following 9/11, the World Trade Center brand lost some of its luster. But two decades later, WTCs are once again desirable CRE projects. → Read More
The End Of This Economic Development Incentive Could Hurt Texas’ Pipeline Of Projects
A major Texas economic development incentive is slated to expire at the end of 2022, and that could have major consequences for the state. → Read More
Use Of Mass Timber Forges Forward Despite Soaring Lumber Costs And Pandemic Road Bump
Mass timber was growing exponentially before the pandemic. That trend appears likely to continue, as nonresidential construction gets back on track. → Read More
Affordable Housing Developers Eye Massive Funding Increase For Energy Efficiency In Biden's Budget
The Biden administration's proposed 2022 budget includes policies and initiatives for improved energy efficiency and renewables in affordable housing. → Read More
This Cold Storage Firm Wants To Solve The Food Supply Chain’s Biggest Problem
A cold storage investment firm has come up with a new way to deal with disruption to the U.S food supply chain. → Read More
It's Electric: The Good, Bad And Painful Of Ditching Fossil Fuels In Buildings
Electrification is becoming a priority for some cities, but developers and owners aren't necessarily on board yet. → Read More
Major Retail Landlords Had A Decent Q1, But It’s Not The Runaway Success Investors Hoped For
Mall and shopping center operators reported solid earnings for Q1 2021, but they are facing a struggle in returning to pre-pandemic levels. → Read More
High Demand For Drive-Thrus Making It Difficult For Tenants To Find Suitable Space
Drive-thrus are enjoying unprecedented popularity, with major brands and new players looking to expand their offerings. → Read More
Title Companies' Days May Be Numbered As Blockchain Swoops In, But Don't Count Them Out Yet
Blockchain could eventually replace many of the core functions of title companies, but the real estate sector still needs to actually adopt the technology. → Read More
Without More Funds, Houston’s Housing Authorities Can’t Keep Up With Affordable Housing Demand
Houston's housing authorities are trying to keep up with demand for affordable housing, but without more money and support, it's an uphill challenge. → Read More
‘The Last Big Apple On The Tree’: One Developer’s Multimillion-Dollar Effort To Get Casinos Legalized In Texas
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has launched aggressive lobbying and advertising efforts to bring casino resorts to Texas. → Read More
These Are The 6 Biggest Lingering Covid Issues Affecting Real Estate
Here are six of the biggest legal issues stemming from the pandemic that are still challenging the CRE industry. → Read More
Can You Evict In Texas Now? Good Luck Figuring That Out
The expiration of a Texas Supreme Court order has opened the door for state judges to ignore the CDC eviction moratorium. → Read More
Fitness Tenants Show Signs Of Life As People Trickle Back To The Gym
People are beginning to return to fitness concepts and gyms, and those tenants are starting to show signs of life. → Read More
Kimco Realty And Weingarten To Merge, Creating $20.5B Retail Landlord Juggernaut
Kimco Realty Corp. has agreed to buy Weingarten Realty Investors in a deal valued at nearly $4B. → Read More
One Month In, Texas Reopening Has Boosted Some Sectors But Not Others
Some of Houston's CRE sector has received a boost from Texas' reopening, while other asset classes have seen limited benefit. → Read More
JLL Hires Charles Gordon And His Band Of Tenant Brokers Away From CBRE
JLL secured a 19-person tenant representation team from CBRE. → Read More
Office Landlords Faced With Rising Vacancy Are Turning To Coworking
Coworking spaces are gaining popularity with landlords, helping them lease more space in their office buildings. → Read More