Texas
American Landmark Increases Holdings; Acquires 1,848 Units
American Landmark broadened its presence in the Lone Star State, partnering with RSE Capital Partners to acquire a five-asset multifamily… Read more
Half Price Books Launches Construction on Bookmark Center MXU
Family owned bookstore chain Half Price Books launched construction on Bookmark Center, a mixed-use project adjacent to its flagship location… Read more
Nexus Signs 36K-SF BTS lease in Schertz
Nexus inked a 36,450-square-foot build-to-suit lease with CCD Enterprise Acquisition to take space at 5600 Schertz Pkwy. in Schertz, TX,… Read more
Parks & Rec Board Endorses Park Master Plan
Austin’s Parks and Recreation Board unanimously approved a master plan for the 3,700-acre Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park on the… Read more
Pilot Flying J Announces Six New Locations in West Texas
Knoxville, TN-headquartered Pilot Flying J announced plans to open more travel centers in West Texas in 2019. Specifically, the travel… Read more
Renaissance by Marriott Tops Out in Central Harlem
The Exact Capital Group and the Lam Group have topped off construction on a Renaissance by Marriott Hotel above the… Read more
Reports: U.S. Office Growth Slow But Steady
U.S. office properties saw asking rents rise 0.4% in May 2019 over the previous three-month period, according to a national… Read more
$125M Fannie Mae Financing Goes to Apts. in PA, KY
Greystone has provided $125,200,000 in Fannie Mae financing as part of a recapitalization effort for a $163,500,000 portfolio of multifamily… Read more
Anthony Tarter Joins Bellwether Enterprise; Oversees New Team
Anthony Tarter joined Bellwether Enterprise as Executive Vice President and Director of the company’s new Workforce Housing and Social Impact… Read more
California’s VSP Global to Acquire San Antonio’s Visionworks
VSP Global entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Visionworks, the San Antonio-headquartered national retail optical chain, for an undisclosed… Read more
Classical Radio Station to Develop & Own New HQ
Classical radio station KMFA 89.5 FM, broadcasting throughout the Austin metro, announced plans to acquire, and move into, a permanent… Read more
Groundbreaking Takes Place on Houston Spaceport, Phase I
The Houston Airport System has officially broken ground on the Houston Spaceport. The first phase, being built for $18.8 million,… Read more
Housing Affordability in Texas — Is It?
Two national studies are questioning home ownership affordability. The studies also noted that, while owning a home in Texas isn’t… Read more
Howard Hughes Corp. Mulling Potential Corporate Sale, JV or Spinoff
Master-planned community developer Howard Hughes Corp. confirmed that it is examining strategic alternatives to help maximize shareholder value, according to… Read more
Locktite Storage Sells Nine-Property Self-Storage Portfolio
Locktite Storage unloaded a nine-property self-storage portfolio — totaling 4,835 units — to National Storage Affiliates. The properties were situated… Read more
South Bronx’s Biggest Construction Loan Yet Goes to MXU
S3 Capital Partners has originated a $140-million construction loan for Chess Builders and its mixed-use development at 210 E. 135th… Read more
A-Rod, Stonehenge Partner to Buy NYC Apts.
A-Rod Corp, an investment firm led by former Yankee star Alex Rodriguez, has partnered with Modlin Group and Stonehenge NYC on a multifamily… Read more
Berkshire Adds to Houston Collection, Nabs 276-Unit Vargos on the Lake
Berkshire Residential Investments added to its large Houston portfolio by acquiring the 276-unit Vargos on the Lake in the city’s… Read more
Duke Energy Installs Bat-Deterring System in RGV Wind Farms
Texas leads the United States when it comes to wind energy generation. That title, however, comes at a cost to… Read more