Energy experts say world events and other significant indicators point to a multiyear boom for Texas’s oil and gas industry. But others say several substantial challenges must be solved before that can happen. Questions over an uptick in the Texas energy industry...
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Texas real estate investors have a new option to consider
With remote and hybrid work arrangements increasing for employees, some Texas employers are looking to or have already downsized their office space. This scaling-back trend is happening at a time when the commercial real estate (CRE) market continues to be white hot...
Key differences between privately and publicly held companies
Elon Musk’s $44 billion bid to buy Twitter shocked many by its scope as well as the billionaire entrepreneur’s plans to take the social media giant private. Musk’s plan will remove Twitter from the New York Stock Exchange if the acquisition is approved. It is a move...
Student housing market targeted by investors
The National Multifamily Housing Council projects the U.S. student housing market will see a sharp increase in demand over the next decade, from 8.5 million beds in 2020 to 9.2 million by 2031. As evidence, the Blackstone investment firm has announced its purchase of...
Selling a business to a private equity firm
Owners sell businesses for a multitude of reasons. Some may be approaching retirement age, partners may want to remain partial investors but relinquish some managerial duties, or the company needs a capital infusion to stimulate profits and expansion. The traditional...
Houston is ‘global gateway’ for foreign business investment
A December 2021 report shows that foreign companies operating in Texas expanded the number of jobs by 21% between 2014 and 2019. International companies account for just over 6% of the state’s total employment. The Lone Star State’s positive international business...
How could the metaverse impact CRE investors?
Commercial real estate (CRE) is an ever-changing industry where trends quickly come and go. But one constant is that it is historically viewed as a tangible commodity. CRE has always been something you could touch, whether dirt, pavement or bricks-and-mortar. But the...
What is the value of representations and warranties insurance?
Representations and warranties insurance (RWI) has become more common in Texas mergers and acquisitions over the past few years. During a negotiation, sellers and buyers make specific representations and warranties about past and existing facts. Both sides rely...
What is the purpose of an estoppel certificate?
Estoppel certificates are typically requested from tenants by landlords during a commercial real estate transaction. The most common circumstance is during the due diligence phase when a landlord sells or mortgages their property. Lenders, investors and prospective...
How do SPACs work?
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) help companies make the leap from privately held to publicly traded entities with less red tape and faster than an initial public offering (IPO). While a traditional IPO process can take several years, a SPAC can usually...

