Amazon says site preparation is underway for Somervell County data-center campus
Amazon says the phased project near Glen Rose is on Vistra-owned land and is expected to support at least 550 full-time positions.
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Family offices draw CRE attention as large deals lift investment volume
Private wealth is attracting attention, but transaction totals and a family-office survey measure different parts of the capital market.
Sam Losek
How Phoenix’s $9,000 reuse incentive fits into a small-building deal
Phoenix’s linked reuse documents separate fee relief, building eligibility and project approvals. A size discrepancy between two forms makes written confirmation important before buyers or tenants budget an incentive.
Sam Losek
Phoenix zoning letters leave gaps buyers must close before underwriting a new use
Phoenix's zoning verification process establishes a useful starting point. Buyers still need separate evidence for the proposed use, site conditions and occupancy before treating a property's business plan as executable.
Sam Losek
Where the blue wave could create opportunities for commercial real estate
Housing, office conversions and infrastructure investment could create CRE opportunities nationwide. New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Phoenix show how the benefits would depend on local programs and project economics.
Sam Losek
Logistics Property Co. buys 74 acres in Joliet for speculative warehouse
The developer plans nearly 1.28 million square feet, with construction expected to begin in spring 2027 and delivery targeted for spring 2028.
Sam Losek
WS Development buys Tice’s Corner for a reported $109.5 million
The Woodcliff Lake retail center spans 120,000 square feet. The buyer plans changes to its tenant mix and gathering spaces.
Sam Losek
NewQuest and Transwestern advance Kyle Park’s 412,588-square-foot retail phase
The partners outlined their roles in the 101-acre mixed-use project. NewQuest previously targeted September 2027 for retail storefront handovers.
Sam Losek
Major retail plans could reshape South Mountain and Laveen
Laveen Towne Center and the proposed WinCo plaza at The Grove on Baseline could expand the area's retail market and influence surrounding residential development.
Sam Losek
Report: Christopher Reilly to lead Pretium's global real estate business
The reported move would bring Brookfield's real estate solutions chief to Pretium, with experience in recapitalizations and secondary investments.
Sam Losek
Fausto brokers $2.85 million sale of Lake Worth Beach apartments
A 14-unit apartment building at 202 Lucerne Avenue sold for $2.85 million in an August 24 closing, according to Fausto Commercial.
Sam Losek
West Covina Gardens renovation and 12-unit ADU expansion underway
Foss confirms work is underway at West Covina Gardens after an $8 million loan closing, with 12 added units expected around summer 2028.
Sam Losek