EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Houston’s industrial distribution market delivered a record-breaking third quarter of 2026, demonstrating the remarkable depth and resilience of tenant demand across the region. Q3 2026 net absorption reached a record 10.0 million square feet, while leasing activity climbed to a record 10.4 million square feet, marking an exceptional quarter for Houston’s industrial market. The momentum was equally impressive compared with Q2 2026. Net absorption increased approximately 49% quarter over quarter, while leasing…
Annual Interface Houston Industrial Summit Q3
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…
Join Our Team: Senior Commercial Real Estate Broker
Independent Contractor | Houston, Texas About the Opportunity Lee & Associates – Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Real Estate Broker to join our growing team in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment. This opportunity is designed for an established commercial real estate professional who has built meaningful relationships in the Houston market and is ready to continue growing their business on a nationally recognized brokerage platform. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record…
Join our Team: Senior Multifamily Property Manager
Full-Time | Houston, Texas About the Opportunity Lee & Associates – Houston is seeking an experienced Senior Multifamily Property Manager to lead the operations, financial performance, resident experience, and overall success of a multifamily community. This position is designed for a hands-on property management professional who understands that strong asset performance requires disciplined operations, sound financial management, exceptional service, and effective leadership. The Senior Multifamily Property Manager will have significant responsibility for the performance…
Down On The Corner: How Long-Term Thinking Can Help Developers Make The Most Of Every Square Foot
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 developers who can capitalize on all…
Houston Citywide Office | Market Report Q2 2026
Executive Summary Houston’s office market showed modest improvement during the second quarter, recording positive net absorption following several quarters of occupancy loss. The increase indicates that tenant move-ins modestly outpaced move-outs, promising stable fundamentals. The market remains highly bifurcated as more than 60% of the leased square footage was concentrated in newer Trophy and Class A properties with modern finishes. Commodity Class B and C properties will likely continue to face pricing pressure as they…
Port Houston | Market Report Q2 2026
OVERVIEW PORT HOUSTON: DRIVING INDUSTRIAL AND LOGISTICS DEMAND Port Houston remains the primary catalyst for Southeast Houston’s industrial real estate market, supporting sustained demand across logistics, warehousing, distribution, import/export, and manufacturing. Its scale, multimodal connectivity, and continued infrastructure investment reinforce Houston’s position as one of the nation’s premier freight gateways, driving long-term industrial growth throughout the region. CHANNEL CAPACITY AND TERMINAL EFFICIENCY Continued investments in terminal modernization, channel improvements, and technology are enhancing…
Houston Industrial Distribution | Market Report Q2 2026
Executive Summary The Houston industrial distribution market continued to demonstrate remarkable resilience during the second quarter of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the nation’s strongest logistics markets. While the pace of expansion has moderated from the record-setting levels experienced over the past several years, market fundamentals remain exceptionally healthy. Leasing activity strengthened during the quarter, asking rents reached a new cyclical high, and tenant demand continued to absorb recently delivered speculative space. The…