This Week's Houston Deal Sheet

This week in Houston real estate news.

Scarcity Driving Up DFW Retail Rents, But Relief May Be On The Horizon

A retail rebound and a slower-than-usual pace of construction are driving up DFW retail rents — but the boost could be short-lived.

‘More Than Ever, An Opportunity For A Woman’s Voice At The Table’: The Crisis Offered A Unique Opportunity To Level Up

For some women, the pandemic represented a leveling of the playing field, an opportunity to spread wings and the implementation of sought-after policy changes.

'The Hysteria Is Real': Developers Say Creativity Is King Amid Ongoing Supply Chain Woes

From steel to paint and even paper cups, developers are having to get innovative to circumvent an ongoing shortage of materials and workers.

Small Towns, Big Growth: How Princeton Fought For Every Inch Of Its Rapid Expansion

The lack of a home-rule charter forces an extra layer of compromise when Princeton meets developers at the negotiating table.

‘A Generational Setback’: The Pandemic Marked A Painful Loss Of Progress For Women

Many women walked away from CRE in the two years since the pandemic. Those who stayed sometimes lacked mentors, support and opportunities for advancement.

Traffic Down At Grocery-Anchored Centers As Inflation Changes Shopping Patterns

People are visiting grocery stores less often, per new data. But they are buying more and those embracing tech and one-stop shopping are reaping rewards.

One Crisis Down And Another Dead Ahead: Fitness Real Estate Gets A Muscle Flexing Moment

Developers and landlords, once weary of gyms, now view fitness tenants as an important generator of foot traffic.

Plano City Leaders Eye Four-Corner Retail Centers For Reinvestment Opportunities

City planners are preparing to launch rehab projects at Plano's dozens of retail centers over the next three to five years.

Retail Forced To Step Up Its Game In ‘Relentless Pursuit’ To Win Business

Keeping up with fast-changing consumer demand in the wake of the pandemic has become do-or-die for retail.