🏢 The Future of Retail Spaces After Forever 21's Exit 💼

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 27/03/2025

🏪 The Evolution of Shopping Malls: What’s Next for Retail Spaces? The retail landscape is shifting rapidly, and shopping malls are at the heart of that transformation. Once the pinnacle of suburban consumerism, malls are now adapting to a world where e-commerce, changing consumer habits, and market forces are rewriting the rules. But don’t count them out yet—many mall owners are seeing new opportunities, especially in the wake of brands like Forever 21 announcing closures of all 360 of their U.S. stores.

Commercial Real Estate

🚀 83% Of Multifamily Investors Are Buying In 2025! Here’s Why 🏢💰

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 14/03/2025

Multifamily Investors Are Back: 2025 Could Be A Game-Changer For CRE 🚀🏢 After two years of cautious waiting, multifamily investors are ready to dive back into the market. According to a new Berkadia survey, a staggering 83% of investors plan to acquire properties in 2025, signaling a resurgence in deal-making after years of high interest rates and market stagnation. But what’s driving this shift? Let’s break it down.

Commercial Real Estate

Beryl Strikes Houston's CRE Recovery 🌊🏢

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 12/07/2024

Hurricane Beryl pummeled the Houston area Monday, cutting off power to millions and claiming at least two lives. This was the second major storm to hit the city, following a freak derecho in mid-May that caused billions in damages. Just as the commercial real estate industry was beginning to recover, Beryl delivered another devastating blow.

Commercial Real Estate

Supreme Court Limits Federal Power, Affecting Real Estate!

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 01/07/2024

The recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the decades-old precedent allowing federal agencies to interpret vague laws marks a significant shift in regulatory power. This ruling opens the door for businesses to more easily challenge regulations they find unfavorable.

Commercial Real Estate