🧱 What Is Commercial Real Estate? A Beginner’s Guide to CRE Basics 🏢

Bill Rapp, CRE Broker

Published on: 16/07/2025

📚 What Is Commercial Real Estate? A Beginner’s Guide to CRE Basics Commercial real estate (CRE) is a powerful wealth-building vehicle, but for many, it feels intimidating at first. If you're new to the concept, don’t worry—we’re breaking it all down into simple terms so you can understand the core of commercial real estate and start exploring it with confidence.

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🏢 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.

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🚀 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.

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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.

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