Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerInvestor Checklist: How to Tell If a Property Is Overpriced In competitive markets like Houston, Katy, and Fulshear, investors often ask the same question before making an offer: Is this property fairly pricedāor am I about to overpay?
Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerWhy West Houston Is Becoming the New Power Corridor for Corporate Relocations West Houston is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Once defined primarily by energy headquarters and suburban office parks, the regionāparticularly Katy, Fulshear, and the Energy Corridorāis rapidly emerging as one of Texasās most strategic hubs for corporate relocations in tech, engineering, and life sciences.
Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerHow Oil Prices Shape Houstonās CRE Market: What Investors Should Expect in 2026 Houstonās commercial real estate market has always been tiedādirectly and indirectlyāto 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 isnāt optionalāitās strategic.
Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerLiquidity vs. Location: Why Fundamentals Still Rule in CRE In commercial real estate, timing matters ā but fundamentals win. While liquidity can temporarily inflate property values, long-term success in CRE still depends on what investors have always known: location, tenant demand, and cash flow are king.