Lee Houston is committed to our clients during these challenging times, and will continue to work safely to serve our clients during the Coronavirus pandemic. We will remain available with online meetings, virtual tours when available, email and of course…call us if you need us! Here are some key takeaways we have summarized for our client’s well-being, as well as some additional resources. Borrower Information Sheet Lender Information Sheet Paycheck Protection Program Application Form Paycheck…
COVID -19 and Its Impact on the Commercial Real Estate Industry
Written by Robert LaCoure With the recent spread of COVID-19, industry leaders are having to think and act fast. Many people in the commercial real estate industry are concerned about the uncertainty of the situation, yet we must adapt to what is happening around us and band together to fight the virus. At Lee & Associates – Houston, our team is taking precautions and thinking ahead in order to mitigate challenges and overcome obstacles that…
4 Reasons Why Companies Need to Hire a Tenant Rep Broker When Lease is Up For Renewal
Ross James, Senior Director, Lee & Associates – Houston Every day we hear tenants say they recently renewed directly with the landlord; they don’t need a broker because they are not moving; they handle real estate on our their own; they can get a better deal if no brokers are involved. There are many misconceptions we must overcome as tenant rep brokers to educate current clients and prospective clients about the importance of having…
Why CRE Brokers Garner More Success In a Collaborative Work Environment
Clint Hankla, Senior Director, Lee & Associates – Houston Networking is one of the most important parts of my job as a broker. The real estate industry is driven by the relationships you create, grow and maintain throughout your career. Networking within your company is also very rewarding. I cannot close all of the deals I generate, so collaboration is how I stay involved and say yes to more business. With networking, if we keep…
A Great Opportunity Awaits Within the Empty Walls of Our Beloved Astrodome
By Frank Blackwood, Senior Director, Lee & Associates – Houston Over the past several years, there’s been a continuous conversation about the iconic Astrodome and what should be done with it. Dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” Houstonians certainly don’t want to see the Astrodome go, as it is a landmark deeply embedded into the hearts and minds of our beloved city. Ideas have been thrown around, yet none of them seem to stick….
Mike Spears Named January 2020 Innovation Award Winner
Mike Spears, SIOR, CCIM has established a remarkable career spanning over 18 years with more than $1 billion in transactions. He specializes in the greater Houston area, primarily focusing on the north and northwest submarkets. Mike’s always said he knows he’s never been the tallest, fastest, strongest or smartest person in the room, but he’s worked impeccably hard to position himself as a leader. During the start of his real estate career, he faced one…
SIOR Report Winter 2019 Featuring Mike Spears, SIOR, CCIM
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HBJ Exclusive: Real Estate Firm Launches Retail Division in Houston with Hire From Transwestern
The Houston office of Lee & Associates has launched a new national retail broker business line with the hire of a former senior vice president from Transwestern. Grant Walker joins the Newport Beach, California-based commercial real estate firm as a senior director and will be responsible for building and overseeing the new division. Walker specializes in tenant representation, with a focus on national food and beverage brands. One of the companies he currently represents is…
Micro Hospitals and Health Care Facilities Opening Within Houston Retail Strips
By Daniel Wyatt, associate, Lee & Associates – Houston As you drive across Houston, you’re bound to see plenty of retail strip malls, once booming with tenants, now sitting empty awaiting new life. It’s a common sight nowadays, as e-commerce has played a huge role in changing the retail landscape seemingly forevermore. Commercial real estate (CRE) brokers have a positive outlook on how these idle spaces can be repurposed moving forward. Micro hospitals and health…