Leo Vance is a business correspondent for Crezzio, focusing on regional economic trends, commercial real estate, and local market analysis. He reports on the key transactions and development projects shaping mid-sized American cities.
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Major real estate developments in Frisco and Terrell are set to reshape North Texas, alongside significant commercial and multifamily property deals across the DFW area.
Investors are increasingly converting vacant office buildings into high-demand data centers, a trend driven by remote work and the growth of AI.
Despite fears of a corporate exodus under a new progressive mayor, top real estate executives say NYC's commercial market is surging with record leasing.
A 106,600-square-foot office building in Somerset, New Jersey, has been sold to a healthcare provider for conversion into modern outpatient surgery centers.
Orange County's real estate market saw a flurry of activity in October, with apartment complexes in Anaheim and Santa Ana selling for over $3 million each.
Luxury real estate brokerage The Agency is set to open a new office on Main Street in downtown Bellevue, marking its second location on the Eastside.
The federal government has launched Project SwiftBuild, a new initiative designed to streamline the permitting process and cut approval times for commercial real estate projects by up to 40%.
Central Florida's commercial real estate market is a primary engine of the region's economic boom, with massive growth in industrial, office, and retail sectors.
A New York-based firm has sold two neighboring skyscrapers in downtown Denver, marking a significant transaction in the city's commercial real estate market.
Dallas-Fort Worth has been named the top U.S. market for real estate in 2026, signaling a major industry shift towards high-growth areas and core assets.
Political anxiety over the NYC mayoral election is driving a massive capital flight, with one Miami developer reporting over $100 million in sales to New Yorkers.
Pattillo Industrial Real Estate is launching a new 248,000-square-foot industrial project in Anderson County, SC, to meet rising demand for modern logistics space.
Dallas developer Harwood International is facing significant financial strain, selling four office towers and taking a $100M loan while staring down foreclosure on its flagship building.
Lincoln Property Company has reacquired a data center in Chandler, Arizona, planning a major expansion to meet high demand in a market with less than 2% vacancy.
Ocala businessman Danny Gaekwad has purchased 21 acres of prime real estate off State Road 200 for $7 million, but says he is undecided on development plans.
Metro Phoenix's commercial real estate market saw over $383 million in major deals in October, led by a $118 million land sale and high-value apartment sales.
Netflix is planning a major expansion in Washington, D.C., with a new 14,000-square-foot facility designed for screenings, events, and lobbying.
Portland's PacWest office tower has been sold to an Alaska buyer for $55.7 million, with a $44.5 million mortgage. This transaction signals a continued repricing of downtown real estate and will impac
Richmond's commercial real estate market is buzzing with activity, led by a $7 million industrial sale and numerous large-scale leases across the metro area.
Arkansas's land market is defying economic trends, with values hitting record highs driven by a development boom in the northwest and strong institutional investment in farmland.