HOUSTON (February 25, 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, today announced an industrial lease with Hotard Coaches, a Louisiana-based charter company, to take the entirety of a 26,503-square-foot property located at 4600 and 4700 Highway 73 in Port Arthur, Texas. Trey Erwin, SIOR and Justin Cole of Lee & Associates – Houston represented the Landlord, Carlisle Port Arthur LP, in the transaction. “We are pleased to announce this…
4 Reasons Why Companies Need to Hire a Tenant Rep Broker When Lease is Up For Renewal
Ross James, Senior Director, Lee & Associates – Houston Every day we hear tenants say they recently renewed directly with the landlord; they don’t need a broker because they are not moving; they handle real estate on our their own; they can get a better deal if no brokers are involved. There are many misconceptions we must overcome as tenant rep brokers to educate current clients and prospective clients about the importance of having…
Why CRE Brokers Garner More Success In a Collaborative Work Environment
Clint Hankla, Senior Director, Lee & Associates – Houston Networking is one of the most important parts of my job as a broker. The real estate industry is driven by the relationships you create, grow and maintain throughout your career. Networking within your company is also very rewarding. I cannot close all of the deals I generate, so collaboration is how I stay involved and say yes to more business. With networking, if we keep…
A Great Opportunity Awaits Within the Empty Walls of Our Beloved Astrodome
By Frank Blackwood, Senior Director, Lee & Associates – Houston Over the past several years, there’s been a continuous conversation about the iconic Astrodome and what should be done with it. Dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” Houstonians certainly don’t want to see the Astrodome go, as it is a landmark deeply embedded into the hearts and minds of our beloved city. Ideas have been thrown around, yet none of them seem to stick….
Lee & Associates – Houston Acquires Over 430,000 Square Feet of Office Space
HOUSTON (February 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces the acquisition of five new office leasing and management assignments in 2019. “Our recent success has been due to the depth of our team and the focus we have on technology and platforms for today’s digital marketplace,” said Robert LaCoure, principal. “We’re able to show owners how they can cast a wider net and bring in more revenue. With…
Lee & Associates – Houston Announces Brokerage Team Expansion
HOUSTON (January 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces additions to its growing brokerage team. “We’re excited to begin the new year with incredible talent joining our Lee family with three new brokers, totaling 45 on the brokerage team, and four new people on the property management side, totaling a team of eight,” said Chris Lewis, managing principal. “Our Houston office closed 2019 with record numbers and we…
Lee & Associates – Houston Announces Sale Of Sterling Plaza
Tristar Alliance Properties Purchases 102,292 Square-Foot Office Building HOUSTON (January 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston today announces the sale of Sterling Plaza, a 102,292 square-foot, Class-B office building located at 10101 Southwest Freeway. Robert LaCoure and Ryan Young of Lee & Associates – Houston represented the buyer, Tristar Alliance Properties. The seller, Mykawa Hso Limited Partnership, was represented by Patrick O’Connell with O’Connell Realty. “Our client had specific requirements for what they needed”…
Lee & Associates – Houston Announces Top Producers of 2019
HOUSTON (January 2020) – Lee & Associates – Houston, a nationwide leader in commercial real estate services, announces the firm’s five top-producing brokers in 2019 – principal Robert McGee, principal Preston Yaggi, principal Justin Tunnell, principal Reed Vestal and principal Taylor Schmidt. “Our top producers have shown outstanding performance over the past year,” said Chris Lewis, managing principal of Lee & Associates – Houston. “We are proud of their successes and continued commitment to going…
Mike Spears Named January 2020 Innovation Award Winner
Mike Spears, SIOR, CCIM has established a remarkable career spanning over 18 years with more than $1 billion in transactions. He specializes in the greater Houston area, primarily focusing on the north and northwest submarkets. Mike’s always said he knows he’s never been the tallest, fastest, strongest or smartest person in the room, but he’s worked impeccably hard to position himself as a leader. During the start of his real estate career, he faced one…