RICHARDSON – The city hall and library have signed a lease for temporary location following fire damage and renovations. The 80,000-sf lease at 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd. has 48,000 sf for the city hall and 29,000 sf for the library. The lease was negotiated by Citadel Partners. The previous city hall suffered fire damage while undergoing […]
Archives: September 2023
Medical-centered development making headway in Leander
LEANDER – Progress continues at Pointe 183, a new medical and professional development that broke ground in May. Pointe 183 is on 22 acres on the frontage of the 183A Toll and shares a driveway with St. David’s Emergency Center. The development is expected to create many medical-related jobs. The seven-acre first phase will consist of medical and office buildings […]
Former Forest Park Medical Center brought back to life
SAN ANTONIO – After sitting empty for years, the former Forest Park Medical Center is about to reopen as Methodist Hospital Landmark. Methodist Health System, which acquired the structure near I-10 and Loop 1604, has been redeveloping the site since the pandemic. The new 155,000-sf hospital will have 54 beds and 12 operating rooms. It […]
Downtown Leeds Building sold to DJE Group
SAN ANTONIO – Local real estate investment firm DJE Texas Management Group closed last week on a vacant retail building at 345 West Commerce St. The building, known as the Leeds Building, has an assessed value of $938,430, according to a 2023 appraisal of the site. The lead developer predicts the upstairs of the building […]
New Braunfels evaluating 16-acre site for future uses
NEW BRAUNFELS – Economic & Planning Systems Inc. will conduct an $89,000 feasibility study for the city to determine the future of a 16-acre site. The consultant will analyze the property, evaluate its market potential, and create a financial model. This will include documenting economic trends, collecting demographic data of residents, identifying potential residential and commercial uses, […]
TWDB requesting feedback on nature-based solutions to mitigate flooding
AUSTIN – As part of the effort to address flood issues across the state, the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is conducting an online survey now through Sept. 29 to collect input on the use of nature-based solutions to mitigate flood risk. Responses will be used to help develop a guidance manual for communities seeking to […]
Austin country club getting multimillion-dollar makeover
AUSTIN – Lost Creek Country Club is undergoing a major transformation that includes a new name. The facility, now known as Westlake Country Club, is in the midst of a multimillion-dollar revamp of the 6,623-yard, par 72-golf course. The first phase of improvements at Westlake began in 2022 and improved the club’s tennis and racquet […]
How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights While remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today. If you’re one of them, it could have an unexpected benefit when you’re looking to buy a home. If you can work from home, you might have more choices for where to live. Connect with a real estate agent […]
Fort Worth acquisition first North Texas property for investment firm
FORT WORTH – A multifamily acquisition marks real estate investment firm Calvera’s first North Texas property. Located at 2925 W Normandale St., the 192-unit Saddlehorn Vista Apartments will undergo rebranding and new signage as well as renovations on landscaping and common areas. Calvera has properties in Austin; Carrboro, N.C.; and Oakland, Calif. totaling $113 million. read more…
MEI expands at Doerr Lane Logistics Center
SCHERTZ – MEI Rigging & Crating has renewed its lease at Doerr Lane Logistics Center, located at 9807 Doerr Ln. In addition, the company expanded by 78,362 sf and now occupies 191,297 sf. Atlanta-based Ackerman & Co. and Baltisse US Inc. represented the landlord in the lease negotiations, while ATCAP Partners represented the tenant. read more…