Ryde Cycling Studio Opening New Location in the Heights - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, February 2023 — In 2019, Ryde, a local cycling studio, leased a 2,295 SF redevelopment property located at 402 W 11th St in the Heights. After three years of construction and planning, this flagship site is scheduled to open in April, making it the company’s second location in Houston...
Heights Retail Building Sold - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, January 2023 — DaveChelle Investments LLC purchased a 3,150 SF retail/flex space at 1102 W. Cavalcade St., Houston, TX 77009, with plans to open up a med spa at the property. The Buyer was represented by Gibran Hernandez of White Picket Realty, and the Seller, TWF Properties LLC, was represented...
Mueller Water Conditioning Expands to San Antonio - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, January 2023 — Mueller Water Conditioning, a water treatment company that specializes in the design, manufacture, installation and service of standard and custom built water treatment systems, has purchased a 10,100 SF industrial property on 2.5 acres of land at 8957 I-10 East in San Antonio. With offices in Houston, Austin, and Dallas/Fort Worth, this San Antonio location is an expansion within the region. The Sellers, WPGRIMMETT LLC...
Enson Market Opening in North Houston - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, December 2022 — Pacific Square of FM LLC purchased a 200,000 SF vacant shopping center at 2224 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77090. They plan to occupy over 100,000 SF for their Asian grocery store, Enson Market, and will lease out the remaining space in the center. Casey Ward with CRW Commercial represented the buyer. The seller, Copper Leaf LLC, was represented by Ryan Neyland of Davis Commercial Real Estate...
Office Building Sold in Memorial Village - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, December 2022 — A 16,571 SF office building, across from Stratford High School, at 800 Tully Road, Houston, TX 77079 has sold. The building had a mix of executive suite tenants. The buyer, Advantis Investments Group LLC was represented by Marcela Banh. The seller, American Savings Life Insurance Co...
36 Acre Tract Sold in Baytown, TX - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, November 2022 — Eli Sasson purchased a 36 acre tract of land at 6438 Crosby Cedar Bayou Road, Baytown TX with plans to eventually develop the property with single family homes. The land was previously owned by Dalton A. Clanton and his family, which they used as a residence and land for cattle grazing. Eric Hughes of Centermark Real Estate, LLC represented the buyer...
The Law Firm of Alton C. Todd Opening a Montrose Location - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, November 2022 — Alton and Nariman Todd purchased a 7,500 SF lot at 1415 Waugh Dr., Houston, TX 77019. The buyers will develop the property into a new location for their personal injury law firm, which is currently located in Friendswood, TX. Kelly Worley with Better Homes and Garden Real Estate - Gary Greene represented the buyer. The seller...
HBI (Home Builders Institute) Opens Houston Location - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, October 2022 — HBI (Home Builders Institute), one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations in providing construction trades training and education, has leased 8,910 SF of flex space at the West Belt Business Center – 10631 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX 77036. This is HBI’s fourth BuildStrong Academy that has been launched, now operating alongside locations in Denver, Orlando, and Greater New Orleans. The BuildStrong Academy ...
Medical Office Purchased in Katy, TX - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, October 2022 — Pro-Elite Professional Corp purchased a 4,483 SF medical office building at 21685 Kingsland Blvd. in Katy, TX to relocate their plastic surgery practice. It was previously owner-occupied by LDA Properties as a regional dental office. Christian Gonzalez of Lazo Realty represented the buyer. The seller was...
Ragin' Cajun Opening Spring Branch Location - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, September 2022 — RDGA LLC purchased a 3,013 SF building on 36,556 SF of land in Spring Branch at 1725 Wirt Road, Houston, TX 77055. The existing building will be renovated for their popular restaurant, Ragin’ Cajun. Preston Cunningham with Cunningham Ventures represented the buyer. The seller of the former...
Unique Candies Opening Retail Location in Humble - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, September 2022 — Chairel Properties LLC purchased a 6,900 SF retail building at 3227 FM 1960 Rd E, Humble, TX 77338 for Unique Candies, a wholesaler and retailer of Mexican candy. The company is based in Brownsville, TX and this will be their first retail location in Houston. Alfonso Gomez with GRT Realty LLC represented the buyer. The seller...
JRP Services Purchases New Warehouses/Land - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, September 2022 — Jorge Garcia Paredes purchased two warehouse buildings, totaling 30,000 SF, on 4.9 acres at 9827-9837 Almeda Genoa Rd, Houston, TX 77075. He will occupy the building for his family owned land clearing business, JRP Services, which has over 30 years’ experience in Houston. Paredes was represented by...
Fifth Year Inc. Purchases Land in Montrose - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, August 2022 — PHTexas LLC purchased a 4,999 SF office building at 1410 Winding Way Dr. in Friendswood, TX to use as their law offices, specializing in civil rights and class action lawsuits. Shane Bergeson with Stanfield Properties represented the buyer. The seller, Peterson Plantation Plaza LLC was represented by...
Boutique Montrose Office Building Fully Leased - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, August 2022 — An 8,912 square foot office building in the heart of Montrose at 1915 Commonwealth St. Houston, TX 77006 is fully leased. Purchased in 2019 by SFT Investments, the building saw a complete renovation. The project was assigned to the interior design firm AV Design Studio led by Andres Vanegas as the principal designer. Andres was...
ICC Cable Corp. Relocating to FM 1960 W - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, August 2022 — ICC Cable Corp. leased 59,376 SF at 10030 FM 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77070. ICC is relocating the Houston branch of their cable distribution company as they have exceeded their needs in their previous space on N Sam Houston Pkwy. ICC Cable Corp. strives to be the leading supplier of high quality, cost-effective cables for customers across all industries...
Main Bird Opening a Spring Location - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, August 2022 — Main Bird Hot Chicken signed a 1,500 SF lease at Kleinwood Center at 7316 Louetta Road, Spring, TX. The restaurant plans to open in August. This is Main Bird’s 2nd brick and mortar location in the greater Houston area. Their Sugar Land location opened Spring 2021. Main Bird also has food truck locations in Montrose and the Galleria area...
Vacant Heights Lot Sold - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, August 2022 — A 10,000 SF tract of land at the Northwest corner of 13th St. and N Shepherd Dr. in the Heights has sold to Wisam Holdings LLC. The buyer plans to hold the property and develop a small shopping center in the future. They were represented by Farhan Ajanee of Pinnacle Realty Advisors. The seller Jerry Baker, was represented by Ashley Casterlin of Davis Commercial.
264 Unit Multifamily Development to Break Ground in Richmond, TX - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, July 2022 — Guefen Development Partners purchased a 13.3 acre land tract located near the NEC of FM 1464 and Bissonnet in Richmond, TX. Guefen is developing Haven at Mission Trace, a luxury Class A 264 unit apartment community, consisting of eight residential community buildings, expansive clubhouse and a resort-style pool. The apartments range in size from 669 SF to 1,266 SF and feature luxury vinyl plank flooring, granite counter-tops, kitchen backsplashes...
PHTexas LLC Purchases Friendswood Office - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, July 2022 — PHTexas LLC purchased a 4,999 SF office building at 1410 Winding Way Dr. in Friendswood, TX to use as their law offices, specializing in civil rights and class action lawsuits. Shane Bergeson with Stanfield Properties represented the buyer. The seller, Peterson Plantation Plaza LLC was represented by...
Republic Boot Co. Open in the Heights - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, June 2022 — Republic Boot Company leased 2,780 SF in the newly remodeled center at 1135 E. 11th Street, Houston, TX 77009. They bring their hand-crafted custom boot making skills to the Heights, a place owner Chris Conrad feels is the center of Texas culture in Houston. Conrad invites everyone to come on by to experience the complete Texas Experience with their live music stage, bar, leather crafting, custom boots...
The Center for the Healing Arts and Sciences Opening Midtown Location - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, June 2022 — A historic office building located at 320 Branard St., Houston, TX 77006 recently sold. The 1930’s building was designed by famous architect, Birdsall Briscoe and originally used as a residence before the seller converted it to an office. The buyer, represented by David Price of Cresa...
Lapidus Knudsen, P.C. Relocating to Galleria Area - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, May 2022 — Lapidus Knudsen, P.C. leased 3,492 SF in a boutique office building at 5906 Dolores St Houston, TX 77057 near the Galleria. The established law firm is relocating from a space downtown in the Esperson building. Lisa Rimkus of Davis Commercial represented the landlord, Rubber Specialists Land Acquisition, LLC, and Ashley Casterlin...
Simple Solar Opening a Houston Office - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, May 2022 — Simple Solar LLC leased a 3,789 SF office space at 1001 S Dairy Ashford in Houston, TX. Simple Solar, an energy company based in California, specializes in making the solar installation process easily obtainable for customers and leaving them independent from the rising prices of utility companies. Kacie Skeen with...
Land Sold in North Houston - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, April 2022 — A 3.1 acre parcel of land at 220 W. Little York Rd., Houston, TX 77076 sold to Jose and Maria Rivera. The vacant lot will be used initially for parking and eventually be converted to a flex space development. Maria Quintanilla of Hardee & Company Real Estate represented the Buyer...
Office Building Sold in SE Houston - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, April 2022 — South Gessner Pet Services, LLC sold their 1,450 SF second generation veterinarian clinic located at 10323 S. Gessner Rd. Houston, TX 77071. The Buyer, Office Express/Printing Plus Graphics, is remodeling the space for their office needs. The Buyer was represented by Carol Rosborough of United International Realty...
Mott & Moffett LLP Relocating to Montrose - Media Alert
HOUSTON, TX, March 2022 — Mott & Moffett LLP signed a leased for the entire 2nd floor of 4301 Yoakum Blvd. in Montrose, a beautifully renovated building constructed in 1919. The law firm, relocating from the Lyric Tower downtown, was represented by Tucker Fama with Axis Tenant Advisors. The Landlord was represented by...
Brothers Builders Signs Warehouse Lease in North Houston - Press Release
HOUSTON, TX, March 2022 — Brothers Builders LLC signed a 10,000 SF warehouse lease at 18527 Imperial Valley Dr. in North Houston. Brothers Builders designs and builds food trucks for vendors nationwide. They have worked with several local food truck concepts including Bunslut, Top Dawg, and Dripped Birria as well as multiple ghost kitchen...
38,000 SF Office Bldg Sold in Southwest Houston - Press Release
HOUSTON, TX, March 2022 — Home Great Supply, LLC and Fu Fu Holdings, LLC purchased a 38,000 SF office building at 9207 Country Creek Drive in Southwest Houston. They will relocate their home improvement and building supply wholesaler business to the property where they will have a showroom as well as their offices...
Lower Westheimer Shopping Center Sold - Press Release
HOUSTON, TX, March 2022 — A 5,818 SF Shopping Center located at 503 Westheimer Rd. in Montrose sold to Sea Pretty LLC from Moench Family Partnership. The lower Westheimer property, consisting of The Bar Method and The Seafood Connection, sits on 14,873 SF of land at the corner of Westheimer Rd. and Whitney St...
Yardbird Coming to Rice Village - Press Release
HOUSTON, TX, February 2022 — Yardbird Furniture has leased 4,722 SF at 2433 University Blvd in Rice Village. This will be their first Texas location and 8th location nationwide. Yardbird sells high-quality sustainable outdoor furniture directly to customers. In addition to manufacturing with recycled materials, their furniture is also 100% recyclable. When a customer is ready to retire their Yardbird pieces, they will happily reclaim and repurpose it, giving it new life...
Houston Toy Museum Coming to the Heights - Press Release
HOUSTON, TX, January 2022 — The Houston Toy Museum leased a 4,932 SF space in the Heights at 321 W 19th St. It will be Houston’s first toy museum for “a nostalgic experience where toys, pop culture, and history collide!” Each exhibit will focus not only on the toys but their inventors, as well as...
United Initiators Expands in U.S. - Press Release
HOUSTON, TX, December 2021 — United Initiators, a world leading manufacturer of organic peroxides, persulfates, and hydrogen peroxides, purchased a 33,815 SF warehouse property in Springtown, Texas located at 354 W. Bradshaw Road. This addition will help expand the German based company’s U.S. footprint...
Talabi & Associates P.C. Relocating - Press Release
HOUSTON, TX, December 2021 — So Sama LLC, of Talabi & Associates, P.C., has sold their 6,501 SF office bldg. at 2930 Chimney Rock just off of Westheimer. The buyer, Koreanese Dental Implant Center PA, purchased the location for their new dental practice and was represented by Allie Peters of Showcase Properties...
Heights Building Sold - Press Release
HOUSTON, TX, November 2021 — 1906 Heights, LLC purchased a 3,600 SF office at 1906 Heights Blvd., Houston, TX 77008 for the relocation of their downtown defense attorney law firm. Noah Kruger with Savills Real Estate represented the buyer. The seller, Summit Path Investments, LLC, was represented by Ryan Neyland of Davis Commercial...
I'm Sleeping Out in Houston and You Can Help!
HOUSTON, TX, November 2021 — On November 18th, I’m going to spend a night sleeping on the pavement. No supportive mattress, no warm blankets, and every chance of awful weather…sounds crazy, right?
Not nearly as crazy as this: more than 3,000 youth turn to Covenant House Texas every year to escape spending their nights without a home...
Mark Davis is Interviewed about Houston Office Vacancies by Feature Story News
The Covid-19 pandemic has left many offices across the U.S. empty as people have adapted to working from home. This is particularly pronounced in the Texas city of Houston that has more empty office space than anywhere else in the nation. But as William Denselow reports, this also presents opportunity.