Texas

Subtext, Larson Capital Break Ground on 1,193-Bed Student Housing Project Near Texas A&M University

by Taylor Williams February 10, 2026

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Subtext, a student housing and multifamily owner-operator based in St. Louis, in partnership with Larson Capital Management, has broken ground on a 1,193-bed student housing project near Texas A&M University in College Station. Known as VERVE College Station, the 21-story, 392-unit building will be situated in the city’s Northgate Entertainment District, less than two blocks from campus. Residences will come in studio to five-bedroom floor plans, and amenities will include a pool, lounge, sky lounge, study rooms, a coffee bar, fitness center, meditation rooms, multi-sport simulator and an indoor/outdoor bar and kitchen. Hoar Construction is serving as the general contractor for the project, which is slated for a summer 2028 completion.

February 10, 2026

Acquisitions Retail Texas

Disney Investment Group Arranges Sale of 379,035 SF Retail Power Center in Corpus Christi

by Taylor Williams February 10, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — Disney Investment Group (DIG), a Dallas-based brokerage firm, has arranged the sale of Moore Plaza, a 379,035-square-foot retail power center in Corpus Christi. Major users among the center’s roster of 40 tenants include Hobby Lobby, Mardel, Marshalls, Burlington, Old Navy, Office Depot, Total Wine & More, Half Price Books and Pet Supplies Plus. David Disney and Adam Crockett of DIG represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction and procured the buyer, Chicago-based investment firm Bridge33. The deal follows DIG’s closing of the sale of Huntington Square, a 90,768-square-foot shopping center in Corpus Christi, for a combined sales price of roughly $97 million.

February 10, 2026

Acquisitions Industrial Texas

Westcore Acquires 160,000 SF Distribution Facility in North Fort Worth

by Taylor Williams February 10, 2026

FORT WORTH, TEXAS — San Diego-based investment firm Westcore has acquired a 160,000-square-foot distribution building in North Fort Worth. The building is situated on a 9.3-acre site within North Quarter 35 Business Park, a four-building, 645,000-square-foot development. Building features include 32-foot clear heights, 185-foot truck court depths, 35 dock-high doors, two grade-level doors and 21 trailer parking stalls. Westcore acquired the building in a sale-leaseback with an undisclosed owner-occupier and now owns North Quarter 35 Business Park in its entirety, having purchased three existing buildings at the property in 2023.

February 10, 2026

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Partners Real Estate Brokers Sale of 111-Unit Embassy Apartments in Irving

by Taylor Williams February 10, 2026

IRVING, TEXAS — Partners Real Estate has brokered the sale of Embassy Apartments, a 111-unit multifamily complex in Irving. According to Apartments.com, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as onsite laundry facilities. Preston Browne and Scott Lunine of Partners brokered the deal, which traded at a per-unit price of roughly $125,000. The seller and buyer were not disclosed.

February 10, 2026

Market Reports Texas Texas Market Reports

Survey: Texas Fundamentals Bolster Optimism for 2026

by Taylor Williams February 10, 2026

By Taylor Williams The results of Texas Real Estate Business’ annual reader forecast survey are in, and they paint a somewhat surprising picture of an optimistic business outlook for the new year. Why surprising? Well, geopolitically speaking, 2026 has already picked up right where 2025 left off. The Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife in early January touched off a fresh source of geopolitical angst. The administration then subsequently ratcheted up its preexisting talk about Greenland becoming part of the United States, including issuing a threat to impose more tariffs on European countries that opposed that plan. Editor’s note: In mid-November, Texas Real Estate Business sent email invitations to participate in the annual online survey to three separate groups — brokers; developers, owners and managers; and lenders and financial intermediaries. The survey was held open through mid-December. Invitations to participate were also included in the Texas Real Estate Business e-newsletter, as well as through ReBusinessOnline.com. The tariff threat has since been walked back, but it’s hardly an understatement to say that the first month of 2026 has been rocky in terms of geopolitics. And when that happens, it’s anyone’s guess as to just how rattled markets …

February 10, 2026

Development Multifamily Texas

OHT Partners Breaks Ground on 375-Unit Multifamily Project in East Austin

by Taylor Williams February 9, 2026

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Locally based general contractor OHT Partners has broken ground on The Martin, a 375-unit multifamily project in East Austin. The Martin will offer one- and two-bedroom units that will range in size from 550 to 1,400 square feet, with 37 residences to be set aside as affordable housing for households earning up to 50 percent of area median income. Amenities will include two pools, a jumbotron, fitness center, golf simulator, a karaoke and multimedia room, podcast rooms, dog park, coworking spaces and a dedicated rideshare lounge. Completion is slated for fall 2028. Project partners include architect Omniplan, civil engineer 360 Professional Services, structural engineer Urban Structure, MEP consultant Basharkhah Engineering, interior designer Ink + Oro and landscape architect KW Landscape Architects.

February 9, 2026

Acquisitions Retail Texas

SRS Arranges $13.7M Sale of Retail Building Leased to Crunch Fitness in Rowlett, Texas

by Taylor Williams February 9, 2026

ROWLETT, TEXAS — SRS Real Estate Partners has arranged the $13.7 million sale of a 40,000-square-foot retail building in Rowlett, a northeastern suburb of Dallas, that is leased to Crunch Fitness. The gym opened at the building at 3601 Lakeview Parkway last fall under a 15-year, corporate-guaranteed lease. Matthew Mousavi and Patrick Luther of SRS represented both the seller, a multi-state developer, and the buyer, a publicly traded REIT, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity.

February 9, 2026

Development Hospitality Texas

Extended Stay America Opens 116-Room Hotel in Temple, Texas

by Taylor Williams February 9, 2026

TEMPLE, TEXAS — Extended Stay America has opened a 116-room hotel in the Central Texas city of Temple. Developed by Provident Hospitality, the Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Temple is a four-story building with rooms that feature fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops and microwaves, as well as dedicated dining and work areas. Amenities include fitness and business centers, as well as onsite laundry facilities.

February 9, 2026

Leasing Activity Office Texas

Westwood Management Signs 30,000 SF Office Lease Renewal in Uptown Dallas

by Taylor Williams February 9, 2026

DALLAS — Westwood Management has signed a 30,000-square-foot office lease renewal in Uptown Dallas. The boutique asset management firm will remain a tenant at The Crescent, where it has occupied space since 1990, through 2036. Paul Whitman, Brad Selner and Blake Waltrip of JLL represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Tony Click and Jordyn Allen represented the landlord, Crescent Real Estate, on an internal basis.

February 9, 2026

Development Industrial Texas

IAC Properties Breaks Ground on 727,080 SF Industrial Project in Lancaster, Texas

by Taylor Williams February 6, 2026

LANCASTER, TEXAS — Developer IAC Properties has broken ground on a 727,080-square-foot industrial project in Lancaster, a southern suburb of Dallas. Known as IAC Pleasant Run, the 52.8-acre development will consist of two buildings that will span 457,646 and 269,434 square feet. The buildings will be situated on a total of 47 acres, and the remaining acreage will be devoted to a detention pond. Combined, the buildings will offer 7,941 square feet of office space, 127 dock doors, four drive-in doors and parking for 532 cars and 201 trailers. Ware Malcomb is the project architect, and Krusinski Construction Co. is the general contractor. Kimley-Horn is the civil engineer and landscape architect. Construction is expected to be complete early next year.

February 6, 2026

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