Commercial Real Estate

Questions Remain as Saks Global to Shutter Neiman Marcus Downtown, Dallas HQ

By Charles Grand / February 20, 2025 /

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…

Boutique CRE Firm Maintains Indie Credibility

By Charles Grand / February 16, 2025 /

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.…

Survey Says: New Retail Coming to Coppell After City Asked Residents What They Want

By CandysDirt / February 11, 2025 /

From Staff Reports More new retail is coming to Coppell, where the city government has been asking its residents, “What do you want?” The City of Coppell’s 2024 Retail and Dining Survey, conducted in partnership with OnPointe Insights, aimed to gather resident feedback on local dining and shopping preferences. According to the survey, residents dine…

Investor Plans to Sell Former Dallas Morning News Headquarters to Data Center Firm

By Charles Grand / February 10, 2025 /

Poor communication on the part of the City of Dallas allegedly cost downtown a new entertainment district. Now, a data center could be built in its stead. Local CRE investor Ray Washburne recently told The Dallas Morning News that he plans to sell the news outlet’s old headquarters on Young Street to an unidentified data…

New Luxury Garage Promises Premier Facility, Amenities

By Charles Grand / February 2, 2025 /

Owning a high-end sports car is a flashy sign of success, but these days, the luxury garage it’s parked in might be the real flex. Demand for upscale vehicle storage has spurred somewhat of a niche market for “car condos.” More than just a parking space, a car condo is an indoor unit in a…