WASHINGTON – Austin-Round Rock is second on WalletHub’s list of the best metro areas for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) professionals. The Texas Capital ranks fourth in professional opportunities, 12th in quality of life, and 27th in STEM-friendliness. Austin is also third in highest quality of engineering universities and fifth in highest percentage of workforce in […]
Archives: January 2022
At Home getting new HQ, showroom in Dallas
DALLAS – Billingsley Co. has started construction on a 260,000-sf headquarters campus for Plano-based At Home. The property will be within Billingsley’s Cypress Waters development. It will consist of 182,000 sf of office space and a 78,000-sf design center. Amenities will include training rooms, wellness facilities, coworking space, and barista bar. GFF and Corgan designed the project. […]
Regent Properties buys 435K-sf downtown office building
AUSTIN – Regent Properties has acquired 816 Congress, a 435,000-sf office building in downtown. The 20-story building has a fitness center, sky lounge with terrace, and conference facilities. Regent will implement a capital improvement program and activate 12,000 sf of retail space. The Texas Real Estate Research Center has more office news for Austin-Round Rock: Texas Quarterly Commercial […]
OHT Partners breaks ground on 315-unit Lenox Grand
AUSTIN – OHT Partners has broken ground on Lenox Grand, a 315-unit apartment complex on 16.4 acres at 13505 Burnet Rd. The property will have one- to three-bedroom units. Amenities will include a work studio, dog park, pickleball court, walking trails, and two pools. Construction will be complete in 2023. The Texas Real Estate Research Center has more […]
Former DHL Intermodal Campus acquired by New York investment firm
BAYTOWN – Reich Brothers has purchased the 1.2 million-sf former DHL Intermodal Campus. The industrial property consists of four buildings spanning between 200,000 and 400,000 sf on over 67 acres. The buildings have 28- to 40-ft clear heights, car and trailer parking, and renovated office space. Reich will invest in distribution, rail and port-related logistics, and manufacturing improvements. Get […]
Casey Development buys bowling alley for redevelopment
SAN ANTONIO – Casey Development has purchased the 84,496-sf University Bowl property at 12332 W. I-10. Casey will redevelop the 6.5-acre site by bringing in a tenant to operate another bowling alley or entertainment center. The site could also become a data center, call center, or charter school. Get more San Antonio-area retail news on the Texas Real Estate Research Center’s […]
With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in almost two years. If you’re thinking about buying a home, this news may have come as a bit of a shock. But the truth is, it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Experts have been […]
Niagara Bottling to build manufacturing facility in Lancaster
LANCASTER – Niagara Bottling is building a 1.2 million-sf manufacturing plant on 70 acres at 1535 E. Beltline Rd. The $70 million facility will create 70 full-time jobs. The city council approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement and a grant agreement to not exceed $1.04 million. Completion is set for third quarter 2023. The Texas Real Estate Research Center […]
What to Do in February in Dallas
The shortest month of the year brings plenty of ways to discover Dallas. From Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and a few special days in between, there’s much to celebrate this month! Check out a few events, restaurants, landmarks and attractions you must experience in Dallas this February. African American… read more…
Avera building industrial project along SH 290
HOUSTON – The Avera Companies has acquired 68 acres at the northeast corner of SH 290 and Kermier Rd. to build a 1.3 million-sf industrial project. Called 290 Grand Logistics, the project will include car and trailer storage, a build-to-suit office space, and a 40-ft clear height. Completion is set for first quarter 2023. Get more Houston-area industrial news […]