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Archives: April 2020

129-unit multifamily portfolio trades hands

​​EL PASO – Two multifamily properties totaling 129 untis have been sold.  Built in 1981, the properties at 525 and 670 N. Carolina Drive feature two-bedroom units averaging 600 sf.  Greysteel arranged the transaction. The Real Estate Center has more news like this: “El Paso: Military and Manufacturing’s ​Influence on Housing” Texas Border Economy​ El Paso real […]


SA Apartment Association proposes rental assistance program

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Apartment Association has proposed an emergency rental assistance program to help residents strug​gling to pay rent.  The organization is encouraging its members to forgive 25 percent of outstanding rents and waive late fees for residents earning less than the area median income.  The Real Estate Center​​​​ has more information […]





Gov. Abbott introduces rental assistance program to ease COVID-19 strain

​AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) have introduced a tenant-based rental assistance program for Texans experiencing financial hardships.  Abbott has waived statutes related to the Department of Housing and Urban​ Development’s (HUD) HOME Investments Partnership program, which provides grants in partnership with nonprofits to build, buy, and rehabilitate affordable housingv […]



Houston medical office absorption up 48K sf last month

​HOUSTON – Overall vacancy for local medical office space was at 17 percent and availability was at 18.5 percent in February, both down from the previous month.  According to NAI Partners, leasing activity was 230,000 sf in February 2020. Net absorption (move-ins minus move-outs) was at 157,000 sf, up from 109,000 sf in January 2020.  There was 251,000 sf of medical space […]


278-unit Windrush Apartments trades hands in Fort Worth

​​​​ FORT WORTH – Shore to Shore Properties has sold the 278-unit Windrush Apartments to a California-based buyer.  ​​Built in 1984, the property at ​3500 Renzel Blvd. has both apartments and townhomes.  Amenities include two pools, a fitness center, basketball court, and picnic areas.  FourPoint Investment Sales Partners arranged the transaction. The new owner will implement a […]