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Dirk Wakeham was previously President of RealPage after the company acquired LeasingDesk, a company he founded, in 2007. Before returning as CEO this month, he was a managing director at Vista Equity Partners. [Composite image, DI Studio: Sources, RealPage]
RealPage Leadership Shift: Dirk Wakeham Returns ‘Home’ as CEO
by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray | Nov 13, 2025
The former RealPage president is back at the Thoma Bravo–owned firm, this time in the top job. Wakeham, a six-time software CEO and recent managing director at Vista Equity Partners, succeeds Dana Jones as the Richardson-based company leans into AI-powered real estate operations.
by Lance Murray |
Nov 6, 2025
“This transformative investment from Communities Foundation of Texas both strengthens our capacity and validates the importance of our mission,” Dallas EDC President and CEO Linda McMahon said.
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by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray |
Oct 21, 2025
The global real estate development firm founded by Jack Matthews has bought another former Sears site—this time, a 2 million-square-foot complex on a 38-acre tract near downtown. The project could open the door to a new chapter in the Cedars, shaped by input from residents, investors, and city leaders.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 25, 2025
Cousins Properties acquired the Class AA Uptown Dallas tower in a deal brokered by Newmark. The transaction for The Link at Uptown is a new high sales price in Dallas-Fort Worth this year, Newmark said. Last week, JLL announced it has been engaged to handle leasing for the property that "sits between Uptown’s core and emerging financial districts.”
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Left to right: Russell Ingrum, Jared Chua and Matt Murphy [Photo: Cushman & Wakefield]
Cushman & Wakefield Bolsters Office Capital Markets Team With Key Additions
by Lance Murray | Jun 26, 2025
The Chicago-based firm said its Texas office Capital Markets team offers comprehensive institutional coverage across the state and the broader capital markets landscape, now bolstered by the additions of Russell Ingrum, Jared Chua, and Matt Murphy.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 26, 2025
Matt Montague has been hired as executive managing director of HPI's new Fort Worth office. He joins HPI Partner and former NFL and UT quarterback McCoy, who opened the office in February to expand the firm’s reach across Texas.
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by Lance Murray |
Mar 13, 2025
Fort Worth-based Crescent said the moves reflect the company's commitment to fostering internal talent and positioning the firm for continued growth and success. The moves follow the announcement that Crescent Co-CEO Jason Anderson is retiring, leaving Conrad Suszynski as the Crescent's sole CEO.
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by Lance Murray |
Dec 20, 2024
The firm, with $5.4 billion in real estate assets, said Andrew S. Levy will focus on office acquisitions for Endeavor throughout the Sunbelt Region.
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Centennial's rendering of its Willow Bend Mall revitalization project in West Plano. [Image: Centennial Development]
Lincoln Property Co. Invests in Centennial, the Dallas-Based Nat’l Retail Real Estate Company
by Lance Murray | Aug 13, 2024
Centennial operates more than 23 million square feet of retail and mixed-use properties in premier markets across 18 states, with roughly 300 employees nationwide. The partnership provides Centennial with the capital and resources to accelerate its national expansion while positioning Lincoln for new mixed-use development opportunities.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 26, 2024
Mystery shopping involves the use of undercover shoppers to secretly evaluate a business's customer service. The procedure captures valuable data about the customer shopping experience across several industries and can include recorded telephone shopping, onsite evaluations, and more.
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by Lance Murray |
Jul 19, 2024
The firm said the promotions reflect exceptional role performance, coupled with meaningful contributions to the Trive team, the company's culture, and embodiment of its operating principles.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 19, 2024
“This acquisition fits squarely with our strategy of enhancing our capabilities in asset classes that benefit from secular tailwinds — in this case, the increasing digitization of the global economy,” CBRE Chief Operating Officer Vikram Kohli said.
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ALY has launched a new "user-friendly" architectural rendering platform. [Image: ALY]
Dallas-Based ALY Launches ‘User‑Friendly’ Architectural Design Rendering Platform
by Lance Murray | Jun 11, 2024
ALY said its new platform 'democratizes access' to sophisticated design visualization. It allows developers, builders, and interior designers, and clients to interact with detailed designs via a web link—with no software downloads or high-end workstations needed.
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by Lance Murray |
May 29, 2024
The Commercial Observer, a leading publication covering the commercial real estate industry, has expanded its coverage to Dallas, marking its fifth national market. The company also has a presence in New York City, South Florida, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.
"Dallas remains one of the hottest markets in the U.S. and one ripe with opportunity," said James R. Freiman, CEO of Observer Media.
"Dallas remains one of the hottest markets in the U.S. and one ripe with opportunity," said James R. Freiman, CEO of Observer Media.
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by Lance Murray |
May 17, 2024
The new Hall of Fame inductees are Bill Vanderstraaten and Scott Rohrman. In addition, Jack Fraker and Robert Grunnah received lifetime achievement awards at the May 1 awards presentation.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 17, 2024
With the addition of a forthcoming facility in Dallas-Fort Worth, Packaging Distribution Resources' portfolio now totals more than 600,000 square feet across the U.S.. The New Jersey-based company serves industries from consumer packaged goods to nutritional supplements, beauty and personal care, home goods, and e-commerce.
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