Mike Albanese

Mike Albanese is a freelance writer based in North Texas.

After Catastrophic Rainfall, East Dallas Apartment Tenants Claim Developer is Refusing to Address Flooding

By Mike Albanese / August 26, 2022 /

Tenants of a Lower Greenville complex say Monday’s rainfall damaged apartments and the developer is not assuming responsibility. Tenants of an apartment complex in Dallas’ Lower Greenville say the developer and property manager are trying to not compensate anyone for damages related to Monday’s flooding.  The ELE apartments, located on the 5700 block of Richmond…

Rogers Healy Commercial Adds Industry Veteran to Team

By Mike Albanese / August 22, 2022 /

Steve Tiemann says he’s excited to work in the “best commercial real estate market” in the world. Commercial real estate veteran Steve Tiemann is excited about the opportunities now that he is a part of Rogers Healy and Associates Commercial.  He joins RHA Commercial as an agent with 35 years of experience in commercial real…

Lynch Legacy Realty Closes Record-Setting Deal For 1,495-Acre Dean Ranch Property

By Mike Albanese / August 15, 2022 /

 Lynch Legacy Realty Group announced that it has closed a record-setting, 1,495-acre deal with Fort Worth’s Dean Ranch.  The deal was brokered by eXp Commercial, according to a news release. The total sale amount cannot be disclosed.  Dean Ranch is located on the Fort Worth-Aledo border and has been a historical icon for nearly a…

Bright Realty CEO Chris Bright Has Died at 70

By Mike Albanese / August 4, 2022 /

Chris Bright oversaw Bright Realty and Bright Industries, a company founded by his father more than 60 years ago.  Chris Bright, CEO of Bright Realty and Bright Industries, died on July 11 in Plano at the age of 70.  Bright oversaw Bright Realty, as well as its parent company, Bright Industries, as CEO. He led…

Crescent Real Estate Invests $12M into Uptown’s The Crescent 

By Mike Albanese / June 21, 2022 /

– Improved fitness center, ceilings, and lighting as occupancy soars to more than 90 percent Crescent Real Estate LLC, through its GP Invitation Funds, invested $12 million into Uptown’s The Crescent for upgrades and renovations.  Crescent Real Estate LLC, which reacquired the property for the third time in March 2021, announced improvements to the lobbies…