Posts by Grant Dean
Texas Growth During COVID
Texas has experienced several growth cycles, the last being the COVID pandemic. Between 2020 and 2024 Texas’ population grew by 7%, while US grew 3.6%. A great article by Jorge Barro at Texas Real Estate Research Center, titled “Can Texas Sustain Its Growth”, attributes the growth to the restructuring of the workforce/remote work, favorable housing market, lack of state income tax and a business friendly environment encouraging many business to move their headquarters to Texas. Texas had great incentives in place right as the pandemic caused major market disruption causing business and people to relocate.
Read MoreCommercial Real Estate Update – Retail Surge
Interesting trend for commercial real estate since the lockdowns according to the latest issue of Tierra Grande, The Journal of the Texas Real Estate Research. Retail has become the top-performing real estate asset in Texas and much of the U.S. E-commerce’s share of retail spending has grown from 10.6% to 16.1% since 2019, but post-pandemic…
Read MoreFamily Vacation 2025
Family Vacation – Flew into Las Vegas, drove to Zion National Park & Bryce Canyon National Park. New experiences for all of us and great memories.
Read MoreTexas Employment – Where in Texas is Hot?
The Texas Real Estate Research Center consistently provides excellent insights. This charts pinpoints areas within Texas where employment is on the rise. Interesting to see Tyler leading the group.
Read MoreJUST LEASED – 108 Hague St – Hutto TX
Employment Growth Areas In Texas
The Texas Real Estate Research Center consistently provides excellent insights. This chart helps pinpoint areas within Texas where employment is on the rise.
Read MoreNew Listing – Near Domain – $180,000 – Condo
Modern and move-in ready, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condominium offers a spacious open layout with two private balconies and a detached garage, rare for this price point. Inside, you will find washer and dryer connections, plenty of natural light, and thoughtful finishes throughout. The gated community features a resort-style pool, fitness center, and billiards room for…
Read More2320 Gracy Farms Unit 522 – Near The Domain
Modern and move-in ready, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condominium offers a spacious open layout with two private balconies and a detached garage, rare for this price point. Inside, you will find washer and dryer connections, plenty of natural light, and thoughtful finishes throughout. The gated community features a resort-style pool, fitness center, and billiards room for relaxed living and entertaining. Located less than 2 miles from The Domain’s upscale shopping, dining, and nightlife, and less than 20 miles to University of Texas at Austin, downtown Austin TX, and Austin Bergstrom International Airport—this is Austin living at its most convenient!
Read MoreBerry Springs Park – Georgetown TX
If you have not visited Berry Springs Park & Preserve in Georgetown, I would highly recommend you do. The park is filled with pecan trees, trails, and fishing ponds. It is one of the parks I will take our Border Collie Bullet for long walks
Read MoreWho’s Watching Who
The unsettling feeling of being watched, even when alone, can make every sound in the room seem amplified. You might look around for signs of another presence, but the room remains silent, until you bravely or curiously look upward
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