“Home is where the heart is.” Housing is certainly a major component of our economy and our homes are the central location for the living of our lives, raising our families, and the site of most of our best times and our worst times. Our homes have evolved over time from caves to mud […]

Baby Boomers are somewhat to blame for continued housing inventory shortages. Boomers are reluctant to sell which leaves Millennials, also known as Generation Y, with fewer properties to choose from. The new Housing Shortage Study from realtor.com mentioned there is data behind the shortage of homes. Boomers hold a 78% stake in homeownership compared to […]

  5 Mall Redevelopments Adapting To the Changing Retail Climate Almost one-fifth of shopping malls across America will be closed within the next five years, according to Credit Suisse. As more mall-based retailers strive to stay relevant, many are forced to think outside the box. 1. It’s no secret that big anchor stores have been […]

Amazon and e-commerce have put a serious dent in the retail market; however, a solution to this challenge has become available. Medical facilities provide property owners with a long lasting tenant who can drive traffic to their centers. As baby boomers age, more healthcare services are required and many who have children do not want […]

The acre is the basic measure of real estate area in the United States and there are 640 of them in a square mile. Then, next smaller unit is the square foot, and there are 43,560 of them in an acre. Property leases and sales are measured in square feet and even the area of […]

Urgent healthcare centers are popping up everywhere in San Antonio. However, urgent care centers may have become so popular that they may be overbuilding. Studies continue to show the growth of urgent care and how they rely on convenience and cost friendly options to stay afloat. Kalorama Information, a division of MarketResearch.com, recently came out […]

Choosing to own or lease a property is a major concern for private practices, and more physicians are learning each day that investing in real estate is a smart move.  Leasing offers the lowest initial occupancy cost and the least amount of capital risk for those seeking property. Healthcare’s move to retail has been a […]

Amazon unveiled a new concept this week that will allow customers to pick up their ordered items directly from Amazon stores. The new service is currently available in five locations near college campuses in Atlanta, Berkeley, College Park, Maryland and Columbus, Ohio. However, the items available for pick up are extremely limited. Amazon instant pick […]

Recently, I was privileged to represent the Buyer of Shavano Center I and II, a pair of office buildings on Loop 1604 near Paesanos Restaurant. The two office buildings totaled 57,000 square feet of Class A space and are nearly 89% leased. I present this as a case study in commercial real estate investments, but […]

It’s no secret millennials have a complicated relationship with money. Their spending habits can be erratic and their desires unknown at times. However, when it comes to luxury items they can be very predictable. A recent study by Deloitte found that many luxury purchasing decisions made by millennials were influenced heavily by social media. One […]