SELMA, TEXAS — Omega Air, a provider of air-to-air refueling services that serves various branches of the U.S. military, has signed a 147,420-square-foot industrial lease in Selma, a northeastern suburb of San Antonio. The space is located within Corporate Drive Industrial Complex, a newly constructed development that consists of two buildings totaling 511,000 square feet. John Colglazier, Kyle Kennan and Lindsey Tucker of Partners Real Estate represented the landlord, Atlanta-based developer Ackerman & Co., in the lease negotiations. Hank Pruitt of Pruitt Realty represented Omega Air.
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Lee & Associates has negotiated a 91,520-square-foot industrial lease in the northern Dallas metro of Farmers Branch. According to LoopNet Inc., the building at 12301 Stemmons Freeway was built in 2015 and totals 360,360 square feet. Ally Tanghongs and George Tanghongs of Lee & Associates represented the tenant, E-Future Logistics Inc., in the lease negotiations. Steve Berger of CBRE represented the landlord, Prologis.
FLINT, TEXAS — The Multifamily Group (TMG), a Dallas-based brokerage firm, has negotiated the sale of two hospitality properties totaling 116 units in Flint, about 100 miles east of Dallas. Lakeside has 104 rentable units consisting of 96 two-bedroom cabins with an average size of 726 square feet and eight two-bedroom lodges with an average size of with 826 square feet. Wildlakes has 12 units, including duplexes, suites and three-bedroom units. Jon Krebbs and Paul Yazbeck of TMG brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
FRISCO, TEXAS — Texas-based multifamily developer Presidium has completed Presidium Frisco Square, a 368-unit multifamily project located within the Frisco Square mixed-use development in metro Dallas. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and feature keyless entry mechanisms, ecobee thermostats and energy-efficient appliances. Amenities include a pool, three courtyards with outdoor kitchens, a dog park, clubroom, cinema lounge, golf simulator, fitness center and a business center with micro-offices and a podcast room. Dallas-based O’Brien Architects designed the project, construction of which began in late 2021. Rents start at $1,367 per month for a studio apartment.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Addison Park, a 224-unit affordable housing complex in Arlington. Built in 2004, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, business center, playground and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Information on income restrictions was not disclosed. Sam Pettigrew, Wes Racht, Nick Fluellen and Bard Hoover of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction and procured the buyer, Brazos Residential.
ANGLETON, TEXAS — Locally based investment firm Angleton Realty has purchased approximately 50 acres in Angleton, located south of Houston, for the development of a new RV park and commercial space. Details on the commercial component, as well as an overall construction timeline, were not disclosed. Kirk Laguarta, Duane Heckmann and Nate Jackson of Land Advisors Organization represented the seller, an entity doing business as Rancho Isabella LLC, in the transaction. Darbe Gosda of CBRE represented Angleton Realty.
HOUSTON — Ezee Fiber has signed a 94,179-square-foot office headquarters lease in southwest Houston. The internet service provider is consolidating its local operations within Houston Technology Center, a 300,000-square-foot complex located at 5959 Corporate Drive. The property offers amenities such as an onsite restaurant, conference rooms and a fitness center. Michelle Wogan and Paula Musa of Transwestern represented the landlord, Dallas-based Prescott Group, in the lease negotiations. The tenant was self-represented.
MCKINNEY, TEXAS — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of a 17,550-square-foot office building in the northern Dallas suburb of McKinney. The building at 230 E. Hunt St. was originally constructed in 2015, according to LoopNet Inc. Ryan Hoopes and Johnny Johnson of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer, Morrow Renewables, which is also a tenant at the building, in the transaction. The seller was an entity doing business as Tynas Texas LP.
By Jason Baker, principal at Baker Katz If you look back about 150 years or so, drugstores have played a big role in communities nationally and across Texas. From the beginning with small corner pharmacies to today’s large retail chains with 24-hour service, drive-thrus and a wide range of products, drugstores have filled retail and service needs in the communities they serve. However, in the past few decades, there has been a noticeable shift. In the 1980s and 1990s, national chains such as Walgreens and CVS expanded rapidly, often setting up stores at the exact same intersection. These stores became go-to spots for everything from prescriptions to film processing to everyday essentials and necessities. However, their fast-paced growth also came with its own set of challenges, such as high costs of real estate and operational expenses that left the underlying real estate of many of the drugstores vulnerable when market conditions changed. Shifting Consumer Behaviors Force Adaptation Over the past two decades, consumer behavior has changed significantly. With the rise of telehealth, people can now see a doctor on Zoom and get a prescription without ever leaving their home. At the same time, online giants and big-box retailers have also …
DALLAS AND NEW YORK CITY — CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) has announced plans to acquire Industrious National Management Co. LLC, a flexible workspace provider. Dallas-based CBRE, which has invested in Industrious since late 2020 through roughly 40 percent equity interest and a $100 million convertible note, will purchase the remaining 60 percent equity stake for approximately $400 million, giving Industrious an overall valuation of $800 million. Founded in 2012, New York City-based Industrious offers workplaces with private offices, suites, meeting rooms and desks. The current Industrious portfolio features approximately 200 properties across 65 cities globally. According to a press release issued by CBRE, Industrious’ revenue has grown at a compound annual rate of more than 50 percent since 2021. In addition to the acquisition, CBRE will establish a new business segment. Dubbed Building Operations & Experience (BOE), the new segment will “unify building operations, workplace experience and property management, positioning CBRE to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions for offices, data centers, warehouses and other facilities,” according to CBRE. Jamie Hodari, CEO and co-founder of Industrious, will lead CBRE’s BOE division, which will include CBRE’s Enterprise Facilities Management, Local Facilities Management and Property Management divisions, as well as Industrious. The new business …