On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Nov 4, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate
Federally designated opportunity zones in Harris County, Texas, and many other locations around the country offer the potential for serving the highest populated distressed regions in the Lone Star State. Spurred on by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Houston is among...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Oct 30, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate
Families move to Houston for jobs in oil and gas, medicine and aerospace. But some decide although they are moving to the big city, they do not want the big city life. So, areas with smaller populations, like Richmond, Rosenberg and Fulshear, are getting ready for...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Oct 28, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate
Running a business is often an effective way to achieve the American dream. With a lot of hard work and some luck, your organization is apt to grow. As it does, you may need to find a larger, more permanent or better suited location for your business. If you are not...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Sep 30, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate
We pride ourselves at Stephenson Fournier with being a proven full-service real estate legal team for industry participants of every stripe. We note on our Houston business law website that our demonstrated advocacy for valued commercial clients is truly...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 25, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Firm News
In Houston, as in other cities, regulations dictate how many parking spaces a development must have. The number required depends on type and size of the development. For example, Houston requires 1.333 parking spaces for each 1 bedroom unit in an apartment complex and...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jul 22, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Firm News
Commercial real estate projects of significant size in Houston and across Texas often feature multi-layered complexity. That reality equally affects principal participants ranging from investors, lenders and developers to project owners, lessees/tenants and myriad...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jun 27, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Firm News
There are many advantages to investing in the commercial real estate market. The industry can provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to go out on their own, to move away from the traditional grind of a traditional office job and start their own venture. Those who...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | May 22, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Firm News
Nintey percent of searches for commercial real estate begin online. Gone are the days when people first hopped in a car and drove around to check out potential buildings. Those who are looking to make residential real estate investments can find lots of tools to guide...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | May 6, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Firm News
Although the Houston market is still recovering from several years of oversupply, nationwide one specific area within the commercial real estate market industry is generally booming: office space. Office space has reported regular growth over the last four years...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Apr 25, 2019 | Commercial Real Estate, Firm News
Cities in Texas are attempting to reduce their waste production output. Austin, for example, passed a law last year that made it difficult for restaurants and other food based businesses to dispose of food waste. Lawmakers used the law as a step towards the...
