The number of households spending too much on rent? It keeps growing

Monthly apartment rents might be growing at a slower pace, but they are still too high for a large chunk of U.S. renters. According to the Cost Burden Report released by Apartment List earlier this month, 51.8% of all renter households in the United States as of last year were spending more than 30% of their incomes […]

StreetLevel Investments breaks ground on 120-acre mixed-use development in Forney

StreetLevel Investments, a Texas-based developer, broke ground on Village at Gateway, a 120-acre mixed-use development in Forney, Texas.  Located at North Gateway Boulevard and U.S. Highway 80 in the 2,000-acre Gateway master planned development, Phase 1 will feature 500,000 square feet of premium retail and is expected to open summer 2026. Designed by GFF with […]

Online retail sales hit new highs on Black Friday

Black Friday sales activity rose this year both online and in brick-and-mortar stores. But online sales saw a far bigger increase than in-person shopping, according to research from Mastercard. According to Mastercard’s SpendingPulse, Black Friday sales at physical stores grew by just 0.7% this year when compared to Black Friday a year earlier. Butonline sales […]

Moss Construction, Shiloh Place celebrate groundbreaking of new housing project in McKinney

 Moss Construction and Shiloh Place celebrated the groundbreaking of a new housing project that will double the capacity of Shiloh Place in McKinney, Texas. The new facility, approximately 16,641 square feet, will replace the existing 50- to 60-year-old buildings with modern housing, giving the organization the ability to now house 16 families. This project underscores Shiloh Place’s commitment […]

Jessica Ebel hired at Blue Stream Fiber

Blue Stream Fiber welcomes Jessica Ebel as Director of Multifamily Sales in Texas. Ebel brings 30 years of experience from her previous roles at Mereo Networks, DISH Network and Verizon. Leveraging her experience in the Multi-dwelling Unit sector, Ebel will be focused on fostering strong customer and partner relations to drive growth and deliver tailored […]

Rachel Capps hired at PNC

Rachel Capps has joined the PNC North Texas Corporate & Institutional Banking team. An accomplished corporate client manager with over 20-years experience, she has a proven track record of driving new business and revenue growth. Rachel is focused on building long term relationships with clients in the region, delivering strategic financial solutions and advisory services […]

Michael Johnson promoted to Project Director – Mission Critical at Rogers-O’Brien Construction

Rogers-O’Brien Construction is proud to announce Michael Johnson’s promotion to Project Director – Mission Critical. With more than 29 years of experience in the construction industry, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge to help his teams navigate the complexities of mission critical construction while building a legacy of excellence. As a San Antonio native, Michael […]

Harold Liles hired at Structure Tone Southwest

Harold has 32 years of experience in the construction industry, managing projects in mission-critical environments, hospitality, and higher education. He has a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects focused on safety, cost efficiency, and client satisfaction. With expertise in critical systems design, installation, and maintenance, Harold understands the unique needs of mission-critical environments, ensuring […]

Newmark hires North American industrial advisory experts Jeff Cecil and Sara Troy

Dallas, TX — Newmark announces the addition of industrial advisory experts Jeff Cecil and Sara Troy as Executive Managing Director and Senior Managing Director, respectively. With over 30 years of combined expertise in manufacturing, supply chain/logistics management and lease negotiations, Cecil and Troy will focus on tenant and landlord representation for industrial users across North America. Cecil and Troy will […]