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Lisa Brown is an editor for the south and west regions of GlobeSt.com. She has 25-plus years of real estate experience, with a regional PR role at Grubb & Ellis and a national communications position at MMI. Brown also spent 10 years as executive director at NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area chapter, where she led the organization to achieving its first national award honors and recognition on Capitol Hill. She has written extensively on commercial real estate topics and edited numerous pieces on the subject.
HOUSTON—The Melt opened its first Texas location at The Lawn at Houston's Baybrook Mall yesterday and an additional location is slated to open in spring 2017 at the Vintage Marketplace Restaurant Village to make Texas its third market expansion.
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco was the top tech growth market for the fifth consecutive year according to CBRE and in the top 10 in ULI's trends report due to tech job creation and a pace of real estate activity projected to be strong in the foreseeable future.
AUSTIN, TX—Austin wins the ULI top city ranking thanks to its niche neighborhoods and depth of economic diversity, and its rise to the top of the list signals the durability of the city's long-term appeal to investors.
DALLAS—Dallas lands the number two spot in the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2017 by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute due in part to the Toyota mega-facility in Plano and other projects in the works.
HOUSTON—Weakness is manifesting due to the energy downturn except for southeast Houston which continues to outperform with significant leasing activity and strong net absorption through the third quarter, says JLL in this EXCLUSIVE.
Here's a look at this week's trends, announcements and deals that you may have missed in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
SAN FRANCISCO—A Bay Area-based building supply company is taking a more aggressive stance by partnering with an engineered structural connector company to expand its offering of products, giving builders more commercial and residential choices.
DALLAS—Centers are moving closer to metropolitan areas, and many brands are evaluating the performance of new stores, analyzing the overall effects on the brand and focusing on improving current portfolios, John Geddis says in this EXCLUSIVE.
HOUSTON—The 35-acre Republic Square campus is reporting a flurry of renovation, leasing and pedestrian activity, and Boxer Property has welcomed 18 tenants since late September.
AUSTIN, TX—With EcoSmart's energy delivery program and Google Fiber available in every home, the Whisper Valley community has the latest technology and most energy-efficient homes at an affordable price.

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From Assurant
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From Assurant
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Download Resource
From Assurant
Rising insurance costs and NOI pressure are making budget season tougher. Many operators miss the hidden costs of incidents that erode profits. This guide offers a risk audit strategy to see your full exposure and protect your assets.
Download Resource
From Foxen
What ancillary services do renters value most? Foxen surveyed nearly 1,000 renters to find out. The 2026 Renter Value Report breaks down which programs renters are most likely to pay for, what makes a monthly charge feel worth it, and how owners and operators can use those insights to strengthen retention and protect NOI.
Download Resource
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Most multifamily operators require renters insurance. Yet even with policies in place, coverage gaps still happen. Policies lapse. Coverage falls short. And too often, those gaps aren?t discovered until after a loss. This guide provides a practical framework to help you identify compliance blind spots, reduce exposure, and evaluate solutions that truly protect your portfolio.
Download Resource
From Green Street
The 2026-27 leasing cycle saw moderating rent growth and the softest pre-leasing finish in years. Download our annual report for a data-driven review of national, regional, and property-level performance trends shaping the market.
Download Resource
From Green Street
Fueled by AI, the global data center market is booming. This summary, generated in seconds with the Green Street MCP Server, covers U.S. and European market forecasts, recent sales comps, development activity, and key REIT analysis.
Download Resource
From Green Street
Stop wrestling with manual data. Connect your ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI tool of choice to Green Street's MCP Server, and turn one property address into a full valuation, sales comps, market intelligence, and news in seconds.
Download Resource
From Colliers
The extend-and-pretend era for commercial real estate is over. With interest rates high, borrowers face new challenges. This white paper explores the lending market reset and how to navigate maturing debt through restructuring.
Download Resource
From Placer.ai
Traditional retail anchors are losing their pull. Discover how shopping center visit patterns are changing and what data-driven strategies landlords can use to build a tenant mix that drives frequency, dwell time, and growth in a new era.
Download Resource
From Placer.ai
The 2026 World Cup brought high expectations for a summer boom. This report from Placer.ai and Colliers uses foot traffic data to reveal a more nuanced picture of where economic value was actually created for retailers, restaurants, and property owners.
Download Resource
From Assurant
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Download Resource
From Assurant
Picking the right renters insurance can be a headache. This guide will help you find the perfect partner for your multifamily properties so you can boost resident participation and lower your risk.
Download Resource
From Assurant
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Download Resource
From Placer.ai
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Download Resource
From Assurant
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Download Resource
From Placer.ai
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Download Resource
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Download Resource
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Download Resource