The talk of the night during the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Outlook Conference was all about growth. Although San Antonio certainly didn’t make it out of the national recession unscathed, it did put the city in a unique position to quickly recover. The Chamber of Commerce therefore determined areas of growth that are expected in [...]
The Benefits of Direct Oil and Gas Investing Strategies
Oil & gas investing is gaining popularity. While domestic oil production lost steam in the latter part of the 20th century, the 21st century has introduced new techniques that make oil and natural gas exploration more efficient and cost effective. And there are many additional benefits to a Texas oil investment. Domestic Oil Production Our dependence on [...]
Tenant Tips: Important Commercial Lease Terms to Consider
Many tenants of commercial properties are quite surprised to see such a detailed lease agreement, as commercial leases differ greatly from residential leases. It is therefore of the utmost importance that you thoroughly read and clearly understand the terms of your commercial lease. When examining your commercial lease agreement, pay close attention to the following areas [...]
Landlord Tips: When to Release a Tenant from their Lease
Because the Dallas commercial real estate industry is still in a precarious situation, landlords may often wonder about releasing a tenant from their lease. After all, the question of whether they can fill that commercial space with another tenant is certainly in question, given the harsh state of the Dallas commercial real estate market. Consider Local [...]
How to Negotiate the Best Lease for Houston Office Space
Regardless of what kind of commercial real estate market you are leasing in, you can always negotiate lease terms. It just so happens, though, that the current Houston office space market is ideal for tenants, as there is a great deal of empty space just waiting to be snatched up. The art of negotiating can save [...]
How to Save on San Antonio Office Space
The difficult commercial real estate market in San Antonio – in fact, throughout the better part of the country – has caused many difficulties for many people. However, as the saying goes, you may very well find opportunities in the strangest of places. For tenants leasing San Antonio office space, they may be in a position [...]
Saying Goodbye to a Dallas Landmark
One of the premier Dallas office space locations has always been Elm Place, a 52-story high-rise that towered over Dallas’ central business district for over 40 years. Low Occupancy Rates, Looming Foreclosure However, this Dallas high-rise will close its doors soon due to low occupancy rates and a looming foreclosure. The pending foreclosure on part of the [...]
What to do when your Tenant Files for Bankruptcy
Being a Dallas commercial real estate landlord can come with its share of challenges. And one of those challenges is when your tenant files for bankruptcy. What do you do? Where do you turn? It is important to understand both your rights and obligations as a landlord. The following tips can help guide you through the [...]
New Retail Center in Fort Worth
RLand Properties made an announcement the day after Christmas of their magnificent plans to create a one-of-a-kind retail center spanning twenty-five acres in the Fort Worth area. RLand Properties is a development firm that is based in Colleyville, Texas. The development firm has created a retail center that can only be described as “humorous” and [...]
Austin Commercial Boom
The state of Texas is known for wide open spaces and big skies. The residents of Texas do not want to live anywhere else. Currently, many cities in Texas are experiencing an economic boom that is spreading to the job market and different industries, including real estate. There are hundreds of companies that are investing in [...]
