Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerInflation & CRE: What Investors Must Know Inflation is no longer a background risk — it is a defining force shaping today’s commercial real estate (CRE) market. For investors and business owners, understanding how inflation impacts rents, expenses, cap rates, and financing is critical to protecting cash flow and long-term value.
Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerHow Oil Prices Shape Houston’s CRE Market: What Investors Should Expect in 2026 Houston’s commercial real estate market has always been tied—directly and indirectly—to the global energy economy. Even with ongoing diversification into healthcare, tech, manufacturing, and logistics, oil price volatility still influences CRE demand, absorption, development trends, capital flows, and investor sentiment. For developers, investors, and business owners operating in the Houston metropolitan area, understanding the energy cycle isn’t optional—it’s strategic.
Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerThe Rise of Corporate Flex Campuses: Why Tenants Want Agile Space in 2026 Corporate real estate demand is shifting fast, and one trend continues to accelerate across Houston, Katy, and Fulshear: the rise of flexible corporate campuses. As companies rethink their workplace strategy for efficiency, culture, and cost control, flex campuses have emerged as the preferred solution for 2026 expansion plans.
Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerAvoid These 7 Mistakes When Buying Your First CRE Deal Buying your first commercial real estate (CRE) property is one of the biggest financial moves you will ever make — and the learning curve can be steep. Whether you're an investor, a business owner, or a 1031 buyer, avoiding the wrong mistakes early can save you tens of thousands of dollars, protect your financing, and help you build long-term wealth.