🔥 Hidden Signals That Show a Commercial Real Estate Market Is Heating Up 📈

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 23/01/2026

Hidden Signals That Show a Market Is Heating Up In commercial real estate, the biggest profits are made before the headlines change. By the time the media declares a market “hot,” cap rates have already compressed, pricing has reset, and competition is fierce. Sophisticated investors and business owners watch for early, often overlooked signals that reveal when a market is quietly heating up.

Commercial Real Estate

📊 Underwriting a Commercial Deal Like a Pro: How Investors Really Analyze CRE 💼

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 22/01/2026

Underwriting a Commercial Deal Like a Pro Underwriting is where commercial real estate deals are truly won—or quietly lost. The purchase price might get the attention, but professional investors and lenders focus on cash flow, risk, and durability. If you want to underwrite commercial real estate like a pro, you must think the way lenders, equity partners, and institutional buyers do.

Commercial Real Estate

📦 The Rise of E-Commerce Warehousing in Katy, Fulshear & West Houston 🚚

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 21/01/2026

The Rise of E-Commerce Warehousing in Katy, Fulshear, and West Houston E-commerce is no longer just reshaping consumer behavior—it is redefining commercial real estate demand across suburban Houston. Katy, Fulshear, and West Houston have emerged as prime beneficiaries of this shift, driven by population growth, infrastructure investment, and last-mile logistics requirements. For commercial real estate investors and business owners, e-commerce warehousing represents one of the most compelling industrial opportunities in the region.

Commercial Real Estate

🏢 Owning vs Leasing Commercial Real Estate: The Tax Advantages Explained 💰

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 20/01/2026

Tax Benefits of Owning vs Leasing Commercial Real Estate For business owners and investors, the decision to own or lease commercial real estate is not just operational—it is a tax strategy. While leasing offers flexibility, ownership often unlocks long-term tax advantages that materially improve cash flow, net worth, and exit options.

Commercial Real Estate