Charles Grand
Downtown Dallas Revitalization, Crime, DART Woes, and the Neiman Saga… The whirlwind of news surrounding the pending closure of Neiman Marcus’ flagship store in downtown Dallas has brought renewed attention to the city center and its prospects. While a lot of anguish followed the announcement last month that the beloved retailer would be closing its…
A surprise move by the City Plan Commission to reduce fees that developers pay the city caused consternation at the most recent Dallas Park & Recreation Board meeting, with board members claiming the reduction could imperil the city’s ability to buy land for new parks. Admittedly, the intricacies of the controversy are a little convoluted…
Everything’s bigger in the Lone Star State, and that includes the CRE industry. Texas claimed the top spot nationwide in 2024 for direct expenditures on commercial real estate and overall industry contributions to state GDP, according to a study by the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Looking at the numbers, it’s not even close.…
An unofficial Dallas landmark will shut its doors forever March 31. As the end of an era for Dallas retail, Neiman Marcus will close its iconic downtown store after more than 100 years in the heart of the city. The retailer’s new owner Saks Global announced the shocking closure Tuesday, after what they call prolonged…
In the commercial real estate sector, consolidation has been the name of the game, with national companies scooping up regional firms to cement operations in the region. It’s not over for the little guy, though. There are still successful independent, locally-based boutique CRE firms out there. Younger Partners, for instance, has been on a tear.…
