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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…

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…

HOUSTON (March 13, 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, is proud to announce the company was awarded Brokerage Firm of the Year at the 2020 REDNews Real Estate Awards. Each year, REDNews recognizes the city’s top commercial real estate companies, brokers, properties and transactions. This year’s annual awards ceremony was held on March 12th at The Briar Club. “It’s a huge honor for our company to be recognized…

HOUSTON (March 9, 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces the promotion of Jill Nesloney and Clint Hankla to Principal. “Jill and Clint are both extremely diligent and detail-oriented individuals and are valued additions to our team of Principals,” said Chris Lewis, Managing Principal of Lee & Associates – Houston. “They are dedicated to our firm and play pivotal roles in our ongoing success. Their promotions are well…

HOUSTON (February 25, 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, is proud to announce that Reed Vestal, Taylor Schmidt and John Erck won the prestigious NAIOP Houston’s 2020 “Industrial Deal of the Year” award for the sale transaction of Weiser Airpark. Each year, NAIOP Houston honors the city’s top commercial real estate brokers for their achievements and outstanding qualities. This year’s annual awards ceremony was held on February 19th at…

HOUSTON (February 25, 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, today announced an industrial lease with Hotard Coaches, a Louisiana-based charter company, to take the entirety of a 26,503-square-foot property located at 4600 and 4700 Highway 73 in Port Arthur, Texas. Trey Erwin, SIOR and Justin Cole of Lee & Associates – Houston represented the Landlord, Carlisle Port Arthur LP, in the transaction. “We are pleased to announce this…

  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…

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…

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….