HOUSTON (FEBRUARY 2021) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces the acquisition of four new office leasing and management assignments in January of 2021. “Even though the leasing market was in a constant state of change in 2020, we have been able to lease up office buildings like 550 Wescott because of our focus on technology,” said Jill Nesloney, Principal at Lee & Associates – Houston. “Today’s…
LEE & ASSOCIATES – HOUSTON ACQUIRES OVER 300,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE Commercial Real Estate Services Leader Announces 2021 Building Acquisitions
Three Things to Know About the State of the Houston Industrial Real Estate Sector
This past year, industries across Houston and beyond have been significantly impacted. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the election, the uncertainty of the future created hesitation for many to move forward with business, while others found new opportunities for growth and expansion. While all sectors of the commercial real estate industry were affected, today we explore the state of the industrial sector as we head towards the end of the year. Houston, We…
The Role of Technology in Commercial Real Estate for the Retail and Office Sectors
Technology continues to change the commercial real estate industry. For the retail and office sectors, technology allows brokers to streamline processes and market properties in new and innovative ways. For example, before all of the new advances in the industry, prospective tenants had to drive to a location to tour a space. Today, we are able to virtually access any property listing from the palms of our hands. Being able to see listings online…
Lee & Associates – Houston Brokers Receive SIOR Designation
HOUSTON (October 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, is proud to announce Josh Cheatham, Chase Cribbs, and Justin Tunnell. received their Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) designation. The SIOR designation is a highly sought-after professional achievement for the most qualified, successful, and experienced commercial real estate practitioners. To become a SIOR designee, applicants must meet the following established requirements: have a minimum…
Lee & Associates – WeekLee Transactions
Taylor Schmidt, SIOR, CCIM, Reed Vestal, SIOR, CCIM, and John Erck of Lee & Associates – Houston represented CCT Sparkle Family Limited Partnership in the lease of a 25,000-square-foot industrial property on 7.00 acres at 227 Highway 90A in Rosenberg, Texas. Robert Kory with The Bob Kory Team represented the tenant, Oldcastle APG West, Inc. Lee & Associates – Houston represented Twelve M, LLC in the sale of a 25,200-square-foot industrial property at…
5 Ways Landlords Can Help Clients Navigate COVID-19
As an owner/landlord, times of casualty and market fluctuations are your biggest concern. The uncertainty can derail your underwriting and cause a longer hold time or a complete miss on the underwriting assumptions altogether. Questions going through your mind include: How will you get the space leased and collect rent? What are your remedies as an owner? What expenses can you reduce? Is your leasing team working and continuing to show spaces? Does your…
CRE Insights: Houston’s 2020 Office and Industrial Market Q2 Findings
Until recently, the trend in the Houston office market has been “flight to quality” – employers were willing to overpay 15-20 percent for rent in order to stay relevant and offer amenities that focus on a live-work-play workplace. As priorities shift a result of Covid-19, we may see a new “flight to lower price alternatives” as employers place value on having more space. Opportunities will exist that did not before, and landlords will have to…
What To Expect From Houston’s Commercial Real Estate Market Post COVID-19
By Chris Lewis, Managing Principal, Lee & Associates – Houston Covid-19 has shown the world the necessity of socialization and human interaction in the workplace. Societies built on collaboration now must question the layout of workplace environment. Interaction amongst people (for most)] is necessary and working from home indefinitely isn’t a true long-term reality. While many companies can stagger shifts and offer flexible schedules with today’s technology, how will this new normal affect shared…
Growing Up In the Industry: Key Components to Success in Commercial Real Estate
John Erck, Director at Lee & Associates – Houston The commercial real estate industry is competitive and takes a certain work ethic and level of determination to succeed. I’ve had the unique experience of seeing this from a young age and have learned a few key components along the way that help brokers see success as they work to build a career in commercial real estate. Put in the work Growing up, I always…