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...
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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 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...
Will CRE remain a reliable inflation hedge in 2022?
Last year was a banner year for the commercial real estate (CRE) industry as sales hit a record level. The Wall Street Journal reports many investors gobbled up commercial properties in 2021 to protect themselves against inflation. Texas and the rest of the Sun Belt...
How can commercial landlords benefit from a TI allowance?
Despite the pandemic’s continuing effect on the Texas economy, many experts believe commercial real estate (CRE) developers are well-positioned for recovery. In Deloitte’s latest survey, 80% of respondents expect CRE revenues in 2022 will be slightly or significantly...
New laws that may affect Texas businesses
As a new year begins, several laws passed by the Texas Legislature last year take effect. The new rules may have a wide-ranging impact on many facets of the lives of Texans. Businesses, however, have a duty to understand how they will contend with a new legal...
Understanding the commercial real estate boom across Texas
Anyone who pays attention knows that residential real estate markets are extremely hot across the country. Texas is no different, but that strong market activity extends to the commercial real estate market as well. What is the reason for this? There is not a specific...
Evaluating a commercial property investment
Commercial property investment is often profitable and commercial real estate can hold value well. For entrepreneurs who wish to move into a new market or hope to get a return on their capital, there are many attractive opportunities. However, “commercial property”...
What opportunities will the new infrastructure plan bring?
On November 5th, Congress passed a new law promising investment into infrastructure across the country. At $1.2 trillion, there are many expected benefits and enhancements to come. Today, we will look at the bill and consider how the provisions will benefit businesses...
Can design demands make or break new developments?
Until recently, the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts had a steep preference – which an executive order codified in late 2020 – for neoclassical style. As the group overseeing all U.S. design and initiatives, from buildings to commemorative coins, this preference had a...