commercial real estate

After the Pitch: Behind the Scenes of Dallas-Fort Worth’s Pursuit of Amazon’s HQ2

Three experts in economic development, real estate, and investment—Mike Rosa, Linda McMahon, and Todd Watson—recount their roles in the Amazon effort, share details, and look ahead to the region’s future.
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Amanda Moreno Lake poses for a portrait in her office as Jim Lake Companies in Dallas, T.X. Moreno is an entrepreneur and real estate developer. [Photo: Rebeca Posadas-Nava]
Placemakers: Real Estate Developer Amanda Moreno-Lake’s Perseverance Pays Off
by | May 29, 2019
"A 'no' always meant 'maybe' to me," says real estate developer Moreno-Lake. That determined nature and an entrepreneurial mindset has led to success in building communities from Oak Cliff to Cedar Hill to Waxahachie.
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Innovative Spaces: Southwest Transplant Alliance is Building a Destination for Organ Donation
by | Mar 14, 2019
Southwest Transplant Alliance recently broke ground on what will be a home for education, innovation, and advancement in the organ donation and transplantation community. Get a first look at the first-of-its kind facility, set to open in 2020.
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Pei Wei CEO "J." Hedrick
Q+A: CEO of Pei Wei on the Food & Bev Industry, Leading a Reboot, and How North Texas Has Enhanced Growth
by | Dec 18, 2018
When it came time to relocate Pei Wei operations last year, 'J.' Hedrick says choosing Dallas-Fort Worth was a "no-brainer." Since then, the company has underwent an overall brand shift—doing it all from the new headquarters in Irving.
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Meet the Major Developers of the International Inland Port of Dallas

by | Nov 26, 2018
Some of the biggest players in the warehousing, logistics, and fulfillment sectors call the International Inland Port home. They build, operate, or lease some of the largest buildings in North Texas, all with easy access to intermodal facilities and highways.
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The Road to Everywhere:
Highlights of Projects and Development in the 121 Corridor
by | Nov 21, 2018
From Flower Mound to Grapevine to Frisco, check out the plans that are driving the Corridor as a hub for development.
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Praxis Levels the Playing Field for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses in South Dallas
by | Nov 21, 2018
Through her business and volunteering, Oak Cliff native Asheya Warren is making a positive impact in South Dallas and beyond.
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The Road to Everywhere:
A New Breed of Urbanism Transforming the 121 Corridor
by | Nov 21, 2018
The 121 corridor—stretching from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to McKinney along State Highway 121 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway—has been 20 years in the making. Now, it’s blossomed into a new CBD in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, becoming a destination for urban-suburban development.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Multifamily Experts Talk About a Market in Motion

ROUNDTABLE | As the Dallas-Fort Worth multifamily market continues to thrive, industry experts take on the topics that are changing the game.

In the first of this three-part series, expert panelists discuss the strength of the market, the drivers of demand, changing demographics, and where the money is coming from.
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WiredScore Garners $9M in Series A Funding for Expansion and New Products
by | Oct 23, 2018
The firm has made Dallas one of its flagship markets, and said the raise follows a year of domestic and global expansion propelled by more commercial real estate firms prioritizing investment into their digital connectivity strategies.
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Efficiency, Sustainability Drive Massive Facebook Fort Worth Data Center
by | Oct 19, 2018
From server hardware to administrative spaces, Facebook's North Texas data center runs on renewable energy and innovative ideas.
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Green Building Public and Education ‘LEED-ers’ in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Oct 5, 2018
Developers, designers, and cities are pushing sustainability forward in North Texas, creating friendly and beautiful structures.
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Life Beyond the Core: Ross Avenue Attracting Multifamily East of 75

by | Jun 8, 2018
Developers are seeing great potential for multifamily projects on Ross Avenue from Central Expressway to Greenville Avenue.
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Ross Avenue Sees Renovations to Longtime Landmarks
by | Jun 8, 2018
From Cathedral Guadalupe to Ross Tower, major landmarks along Ross Avenue are undergoing renovations and upgrades.
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From left: Farmer Brothers, Pilotworks, and La Moderna.
Innovative Spaces: The Food Industry in Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas Innovates looks behind the scenes at some of DFW's industry players with unique operations in the food and beverage landscape. 
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Here are 5 Food and Beverage Trends You Should Watch
by | May 25, 2018

The food and beverage sector is always evolving to meet the challenge of a changing marketplace, and in its recent Global Food Trends report, real estate professional services firm JLL highlights five trends that landlords and restaurateurs should track this year....

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