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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.
SANTA CLARA, CA—Along with Irvine Company's Northern California strategy, Todd Hedrick opened up about the innovative Santa Clara Square and how it plans to attract not only tech but retail and other tenants with its amenity offerings in this EXCLUSIVE.
HILLSBORO, TX—The property went into escrow less than two weeks following the official listing date under very aggressive terms, including a 15-day inspection and a 15-day closing, atypical for a retail asset.
SCOTTSDALE, AZ—Entertainment venues such as the Odysea in the Desert Aquarium, Butterfly Pavilon, Salt River Fields, and Talking Stick Resort all are within a short distance, allowing easy access by residents.
HOUSTON—John Burke of NorthMarq's Houston office was selected as the recipient of NorthMarq Capital's top employee award, the O'Brien/Klebenoff award, given annually for 30 years.
AUSTIN, TX—The formerly long-dormant historic art deco power plant, constructed in the 1950s and the acres surrounding the plant transformed in 2013, has now sold for a reported $125 million.
PLEASANTON, CA—With more than 150,000 square feet currently in development/redevelopment and another 500,000 square feet in the pipeline, Meridian is still aggressively pursuing more value-add general and medical office opportunities throughout California.
PHOENIX—Because Phoenix was late to recover, the office market is still in the 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. range on the Office Property Clock falling squarely in the recovery zone, says Dennis Desmond of JLL in this EXCLUSIVE.
HOUSTON—As the newest class-A office building in the Galleria, 1885 St. James provides a fresh infusion of modern office space to an otherwise mature submarket, with 165,000 square feet of boutique space.
ARLINGTON, TX—The location of Westmount at Forest Oaks is in an area of North Texas with a strong job growth, minutes away from DFW Airport, Lockheed Martin, GM and Bell Helicopter-Textron.
AUSTIN, TX—The Michael residential community provides added housing to the growing northwest Austin neighborhood, with pedestrian trails and access to Highway 183 and the Texas 45 Toll Road.

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Download Resource
From Assurant
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Download Resource
From Assurant
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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
As smart home devices become standard, renters increasingly expect tech support. This guide reveals key data on renter expectations and shows how offering tech support can reduce maintenance burdens and give your property a competitive edge.
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
With new units flooding the multifamily market, competition is fierce. Traditional concessions are not enough. This guide outlines modern strategies to reduce move-in friction and prioritize high-value amenities that drive long-term retention.
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