Bill Rapp, CRE Broker🏢 Office Space Conversions Surge in West Houston West Houston’s office market is undergoing a transformation. With vacancy rates hovering near 26% in Q2 2025, many landlords and developers are rethinking how to best utilize aging office buildings. The answer? Conversions.
Bill Rapp, CRE Broker🛍️ Open-Air Retail Projects Gaining Momentum in Suburbs Suburban America is witnessing a retail transformation. As consumer preferences evolve and developers seek fresh opportunities, open-air retail projects are emerging as a dominant force in commercial real estate (CRE). From lifestyle centers to mixed-use districts, these developments are shaping the future of shopping and community engagement.
Bill Rapp, CRE Broker🏁 Exit Strategies for Long-Time CRE Investors For many long-time commercial real estate (CRE) investors, holding onto properties has been the foundation of their wealth-building journey. But at some point, the focus shifts from acquisition to transition. Whether you’re nearing retirement, restructuring your portfolio, or simply ready to capitalize on gains, having a well-thought-out CRE exit strategy ensures you maximize returns while minimizing risk.
Bill Rapp, CRE Broker💊 Eli Lilly’s $5.9 Billion Houston Manufacturing Campus: A Game-Changer for Life Sciences & CRE Houston is once again proving why it’s one of the fastest-growing life sciences hubs in the United States. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is planning to build a $5.9 billion manufacturing campus in Northeast Houston’s Generation Park, creating more than 600 full-time jobs and bringing new energy to the city’s commercial real estate market.