HOUSTON, TEXAS – November 5, 2026 In five words or fewer, why are your employees proud to work at your company? We truly work as a team Beyond pay and benefits, what workplace practice makes the biggest positive difference for employees? Our open door approach to leadership makes a meaningful difference. Employees at every level have access to upper management, who make themselves available to listen, answer questions and provide support. We also bring the…
Houston’s Office Woes Are Getting Too Expensive To Fix
HOUSTON, TEXAS – October, 2026 Houston office investors should plan to spend double a building’s purchase price. Older office buildings need upgrades and renovations that will cost just as much as the building itself to compete for tenants, brokers said at Lee & Associates Houston’s third-quarter market briefing on Tuesday. And increasingly, they said, landlords getting work done are not able to pay for it. Brokers check for a mechanic’s lien, a legal document filed…
Annual Interface Houston Industrial Summit Q3
HOUSTON, TEXAS – September, 2026 CONFERENCE OVERVIEW Four panels, twenty-seven speakers, and one question: How long will this demand last?
Houston’s Office Recovery Is Becoming a Tale of Two Markets
HOUSTON, TEXAS – September 8, 2026 – Mary Doetterl, Research Director, Lee & Associates – Houston Signs of stabilization are emerging across Houston’s office market, but the benefits are not being shared equally. The more important story emerging in 2026 is the widening performance gap between higher-quality Class A properties and older office buildings. During the second quarter, Houston recorded 496,066 square feet of positive net absorption, a more than 773,000-square-foot improvement from Q1. Direct vacancy declined…
Down On The Corner: How Long-Term Thinking Can Help Developers Make The Most Of Every Square Foot
HOUSTON, TEXAS – July 23, 2026 Master-planning calls for thinking long term — in particular, considering how developments can be maximized to their full potential and which asset types will bring value to a community. This approach is especially helpful when merging two assets, such as industrial and retail, into one development plan. Having a forward-thinking approach to the development would include industrial as the root and retail on the corner. This would significantly benefit…
Inside Lee & Associates’ Approach to Developing Houston’s Next CRE Talent
Houston has long been recognized as one of the nation’s most dynamic commercial real estate markets. From its position as the energy capital of the world to its continued population growth, industrial expansion, and economic diversification, the city offers tremendous opportunities for both businesses and commercial real estate professionals. As the Houston market continues to evolve, developing the next generation of talent is one of the most important investments our industry can make. At…
Raising the Standard in Houston Commercial Real Estate
HOUSTON, TEXAS – May 5, 2026 – Mary Doetterl, Research Director, Lee & Associates – Houston The pace of Houston’s commercial real estate market continues to accelerate, and across every asset class, the industry is feeling it. Driven by technology and shifting consumer behavior, expectations have fundamentally changed. In a world where people can access information, services, and solutions instantly, clients now expect that same level of speed, transparency, and precision in their real estate…
Houston Industrial Market Reset Creates New Opportunities After Supply Surge
HOUSTON, TEXAS – March 10, 2026 – Mary Doetterl, Research Director, Lee & Associates – Houston After several years of record-setting demand and rapid development, Houston’s industrial market is entering a new phase in early 2026. While vacancy has ticked up following a wave of new deliveries, the shift reflects a market recalibration rather than a fundamental slowdown in long-term demand. Over the past few years, developers rushed to keep pace with unprecedented…
Three Trends Shaping Houston’s Industrial Market in 2026
HOUSTON, TEXAS – February 10, 2026 – Mary Doetterl, Research Director, Lee & Associates – Houston As Houston’s industrial distribution market closed out 2025, conditions pointed toward a year of stability, discipline, and targeted growth. Rather than rapid expansion, the market is entering 2026 with balanced fundamentals and clear directional trends. Three themes are expected to shape industrial activity across the metro in the year ahead. 1. Manufacturing and Office-Warehouse Demand Is Gaining…