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DFW remains one of the most active commercial real estate investment markets in the country. Population growth. Diversified economy. No state income tax. Business-friendly regulatory environment. Capital continues to flow in from across the country. But 2026 is a different market than 2021. Here’s what private investors need to understand. The Macro Reality Interest rates repriced commercial real estate over the past three years. Cap rates — compressed to historic lows in 2

We see the same lease mistakes DFW businesses make across deals. Some cost businesses thousands. Some cost them years of flexibility. A few cost both. Here are the five most common. 5 Lease Mistakes DFW Businesses Make 1. Starting Too Late The most expensive mistake. And the most preventable. Businesses underestimate how long leasing takes. A realistic DFW timeline from search to occupancy: Search and touring: 3–6 weeks. Negotiation: 2–4 weeks. Lease drafting: 3–6 weeks

One of the most common questions we get: Should I be looking at flexspace or industrial? It sounds simple. It’s not always. Here’s a clean breakdown. Flexspace in Northeast Tarrant County Flexspace in Northeast Tarrant County Hybrid product. Office in the front. Warehouse or shop space in the back. Typical split: 30/70 to 50/50. Who uses it: Light manufacturing. E-commerce fulfillment. Showroom operations. Service businesses that need a professional front and operational sp

Southlake is a constrained market. That’s not a complaint — it’s the reality you need to plan around. Limited developable land. Strong tenant demand. High household incomes that attract quality businesses. The result: vacancy rates below most DFW submarkets and landlords who know it. If you’re looking for office space in Southlake, TX, in 2026, here’s what you need to know. Start Earlier Than You Think The timeline from first search to occupancy is longer than most business

Free. That’s the answer. There is no cost to the tenant for representation in Texas. In the vast majority of commercial lease transactions in Texas, tenant representation costs the tenant nothing. The landlord pays the commission. It gets split between the listing broker and your broker. You get a professional negotiator working exclusively for you. At zero direct cost. Here’s what that actually means in practice. The Commission Structure for Tenant Representation Costs i

By Phillip Maxwell | Field Commercial Real Estate The Pulse of a Region Northeast Tarrant County doesn’t just grow — it matures. Each city carries its own cadence: Keller’s steady planning, Southlake’s polish, Grapevine’s heritage, Colleyville’s intention, Trophy Club’s quiet confidence. Together they form a region that rewards those who pay attention. Seeing the Pattern Up Close I’ve spent years walking these corridors — watching Keller’s planning meetings translate into roo

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