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Upper Kirby mixed-use project inks first office leases
Thor Equities has inked its first office leases within Kirby Collection, a large mixed-use project under construction in Upper Kirby. The New York developer signed long-term leases with Hancock Whitney Bank, Novum Energy Trading and Regency Centers totalling 36,775 square feet. The deals are indicative of companies' growing appetite for office space within larger mixed-use projects where workers can not only work, but live, eat and play. Move-ins are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2018. "All three tenants were attracted to the project's highly desirable location, attractive amenities and modern design," Melissa Gliatta, COO of Thor Equities, said in a statement.
Quantum Energy Partners leases Capitol Tower's top floor
Quantum Energy Partners has leased the top floor of Capitol Tower, a Class A office building in downtown Houston.
Falcon Steel America to open large factory in Conroe
Falcon Steel America plans to open a new factory in Conroe that will increase its manufacturing capacity by 60 percent.
Houston plunges on ULI/PWC list of top real estate markets
In 2015 Houston's high-flying real estate market ranked at the top of a prominent national list of cities to watch. That same list, published annually by the Urban Land Institute and PWC, now ranks Houston no. 60.
U.S. home sales rose in October as hurricane impact wanes
Airfreight company inks massive industrial lease near IAH
Air General has signed a 101,460-square-foot industrial lease near George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Gardening events in the Houston area
Houston apartment rents rebound
Renters paid an average of $1,105 for an apartment in October, the highest average rate in two years as the need for post-Hurricane Harvey housing is shoring up Houston's glutted multifamily market.
Salem Lutheran Church takes over BJ Services' Tomball warehouse for Harvey relief efforts
Salem Lutheran Church has leased a 106,000-square foot warehouse and covered space at 1121 FM 2920 Road in Tomball for its Heart for Texas program. Tomball-based BJ Services, a provider of pressure pumping services to oil and gas companies in North America, donated the space to assist with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
Real estate in brief: Auto Financial Group inks sublease deal on San Felipe
Retail Wrap: Lily Rain adding third local spot, in CityCentre
Hyatt Place Hotel to occupy Southwestern Bell building after redo
Stream Realty breaks ground on spec distribution center in northwest Houston
The 411,442-square-foot facility will feature 32-foot-tall ceilings, a fast response sprinkler system, docks on both sides of the building and storage space.
The Woodlands Hills to spread over 2,000 acres with thousands of new homes
Public officials and executives from The Howard Hughes Corp. posed for photos Wednesday morning next to a tent on a newly poured street on the site of a new master-planned community under construction 13 miles north of The Woodlands.
Houston among top global cities to raise a family
Houston earned a spot on a global ranking of the best cities to raise a family, according to online real estate portal Homeday. Berlin-based Homeday examined 15 factors identified by parents as contributing to what makes a city great. They included infrastructure, maternity laws, healthcare quality, happiness levels, activities for children, and expert perception. Homeday selected the top 100 cities in the index after analyzing thousands of cities, with Copenhagen, Denmark earning the top spot.
Photos offer 1st look inside Houston's 2nd Hotel ZaZa
Z Resorts and MetroNational have unveiled Houston's second Hotel ZaZa, which will open to the public on Dec. 1.
Francesca's appoints chief merchandising officer
Ivy Spargo will oversee the Houston-based retailer's merchandising team starting Nov. 27.
Goya Foods to expand plant west of Houston
Goya Foods is expanding its manufacturing and distribution facility west of Houston.
Hines to build timber office building in Chicago
Houston-based Hines is developing an office building in Chicago constructed of wood, the first heavy timber structure of its kind built in the Windy City since the 1800s.
Miami apartment investor sells two Houston properties for $60 million
Miami-based One Real Estate Investment has sold two large apartment complexes totaling 882 units in the Houston area to S2 Capital for more than $60 million, the company reported.