Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerWhy Industrial Remains the King of Texas CRE in Any Market In every commercial real estate cycle—booms, slowdowns, rate shocks, or recessions—industrial real estate in Texas consistently outperforms. While office demand fluctuates and retail evolves with consumer behavior, industrial assets remain anchored by fundamentals that transcend market sentiment.
Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerHouston Job Growth & Its Impact on Commercial Real Estate Houston has quietly reasserted itself as one of the strongest job-creating metros in the United States—and commercial real estate investors are paying attention.
Bill Rapp, CRE BrokerWhy Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) Keeps Winning Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) has quietly become one of the most resilient and in-demand asset classes in commercial real estate. Once viewed as a niche strategy, IOS is now attracting institutional capital, private equity, and experienced developers—especially in logistics-heavy markets like Houston.
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.