Texas Commercial Real Estate

I recently had a request for a Buyer looking to purchase Charter Schools.  Apparently there is a market for the privately owned public schools.  Interesting to see how the investment horizon changes from year to year. - Erik Johnson GATES FOUNDATION OPENS DOOR ON CHARTER SCHOOL FINANCING HOUSTON ...

Fortunately the Abilene office sector has been stable.  I have seen more activity in the Industrial and Office markets than Retail or Multi Family.  The A Class office spaces are saturated and there is no new construction.  Many companies and businesses have either moved to larger rental space or...

In Abilene we are still spread between $10 - $15 p/s/f p/yr for B, B+ space and $13 - $18 for A, A+ space.  There are some vacancies to be filled in most of the shopping centers and opportunities are available for Retailers.  Now is the time to update your business plan and talk to some Landlords...

Part of the area was the former Saint-Gobain plant property. - Erik Johnson 243 ACRES ANNEXED WICHITA FALLS (Times Record News) - The city council voted Tuesday to annex 243 acres effective next month. The annexation addresses land generally east of Allendale Rd. and south of Kell Blvd., includin...

More and more, this is becoming an issue.  Our TAR promulgated Commercial contracts have language that transfers the sellers interest in any minerals.  Sellers are wanting to retain any rights for future exploration or potentially rich producing sites.  This article is interesting and points out ...

Retail : Amarillo) 10/6/2009 A very unique concept.  Too bad Abilene must fall short of the population threshold.  - Erik AMARILLO (Amarillo Globe-News) - Alamo Drafthouse - deemed "the number one movie theater in the country" by Entertainment Weekly in 2005 - could be coming to West Texas as wel...

(Industrial : Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington) 10/19/2009 12:00:00 PM They have satellite offices in west Texas.  I am glad to see them make a firm commitment to anchor themselves in our state. - Erik (Irving) - Shermco, a high-voltage electrical component testing and repair company, has purchased la...

Looking forward to the Texas ICSC conference in San Antonio.  - Erik Johnson Date: 2 - 4 November, 2009 LocationHenry B. Gonzalez Convention Center200 E Market StSan Antonio, TX 78205-2784 The Retailer Roundup will provide an opportunity for retailers to discuss their future business plans and, ...

Interesting quick take at the end of the discussion about Health Care Reform and it's impact on the business of the Medical Industry.  It suggests that there will be more cost for Hospitals and less return in the future.  - Erik Johnson BLACKSWAN interview with Luke Peterson http://blackswanblog....

PARKING FACILITIES ARE A CASH COW..... POSSIBLY By Michael Tepper and CJ Follini "Hello my name is CJ Follini and I own a parking garage; more than one in fact." If you think this sounds like an excerpt from a substance abuse meeting you're not mistaken. Sometimes my professional real estate inve...