ccim: Big boxes shrink their parking lots - 01/22/10 09:47 AM
This is not a new concept and many shopping centers and strip centers have been taking advantage of their surplus of parking lot area. You can see the space at Radford Hills being developed for a Pizza Inn. Even uses like ATM's and Water receptacles that take up a smaller footprint … (1 comments)
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ccim: CCIMREDEX Revealed - 12/15/09 11:17 AM
Good news for our clients and customers. This new marketing and advertising tool has been a long time coming. The CCIM institute has always been cutting edge when it comes to commercial real estate expertise, but now they have the tools to demonstrate the Technology and Intelligence of the organization.
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ccim: Experts: Retail Deals Getting Done - 12/02/09 10:38 AM
The article is somewhat surprising to me. After attending the ICSC in San Antonio in October, it seemed to have low attendance (2,500+/-) and the mood was fairly sedate. Abilene has been flat in the retail sector with restaurants leading. Office and Industrial have both seen more action.
- Erik
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ccim: Get your Insurance Refund Today - State Farm - 12/01/09 05:45 PM
STATE FARM ISSUED REFUNDS ORDER
HOUSTON (Houston Chronicle) - State Farm Lloyds has been ordered to issue $310 million in refunds to home insurance policyholders.
Insurance Commissioner Mike Geeslin said this completes insurance reforms that began in 2003 following years of record rate increases. Regulators had then ordered the company to cut its rates 12 … (1 comments)
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ccim: AFFORDABLE PLACES TO LIVE: TEXAS COLLEGE TOWNS - 12/01/09 05:39 PM
THE PLACE TO LIVE: TEXAS COLLEGE TOWNS
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Coldwell Banker) - Three Texas cities are among the top ten most affordable college towns in the country, according to Coldwell Banker's 2009 Home Price Comparison Index (HPCI).
The annual College HPCI provides a comparison of similarly sized 2,200-sf, four-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom homes … (0 comments)
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ccim: WICHITA FALLS - 243 ACRES ANNEXED - 11/24/09 09:03 AM
Part of the area was the former Saint-Gobain plant property.
- Erik Johnson
243 ACRES ANNEXED
WICHITA FALLS (Times Record News) - The city council voted Tuesday to annex 243 acres effective next month.
The annexation addresses land generally east of Allendale Rd. and south of Kell Blvd., including property owned by the … (0 comments)
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ccim: MINERALS, SURFACE RIGHTS, ROYALTY PAYMENTS - 11/13/09 10:13 AM
More and more, this is becoming an issue. Our TAR promulgated Commercial contracts have language that transfers the sellers interest in any minerals. Sellers are wanting to retain any rights for future exploration or potentially rich producing sites.
This article is interesting and points out what can and cannot be … (0 comments)
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ccim: High volts bolt Shermco growth in Irving - 10/19/09 06:11 PM
(Industrial : Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington) 10/19/2009 12:00:00 PM
They have satellite offices in west Texas. I am glad to see them make a firm commitment to anchor themselves in our state.
- Erik
(Irving) - Shermco, a high-voltage electrical component testing and repair company, has purchased land for a new headquarters and … (0 comments)
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ccim: The West Texas District of The North Texas CCIM Chapter - 10/13/09 08:13 AM
The West Texas District of The North Texas CCIM Chapter
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ccim: Abilene Apartment Occupancy Report - 10/09/09 11:09 AM
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ccim: World's Largest Functioning Wind Farm - 10/02/09 04:49 PM
ROSCOE TURBINES TURN ON
"Just another notch in the belt for Texas that leads the nation in wind Green Energy. Oncor is speeding along to get the transmission lines to deliver this power. Stay tuned for more good news in west Texas."
- Erik
ROSCOE (Abilene Reporter News) – Phase IV … (0 comments)
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ccim: Texas Unemployment Rate - Abilene in Good Shape - 09/30/09 11:25 AM
According to the recent report by the Texas Real Estate Center the following data shows a favorable unemployment rate for most of west Texas major cities.
Erik
Texas Metropolitan Areas Ranked by Unemployment Rate, August 2009
Rank Metro Area Unemployment Rate, Percent
1 Amarillo 5.6
2 Lubbock 5.7
3 Abilene 6.1
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ccim: Dr. Mark Dotzour speaks at the North Texas Chapter SIOR - 09/16/09 04:45 PM
I shot over to Highland Park to the Park City Club in Dallas yesterday to hear from the RECON economic forecaster, Mark Dotzour at the North Texas Chapter SIOR monthly meeting. It was a great opportunity to meet a few of the SIOR designees and directors. Craig Jones, Vice President of … (0 comments)
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ccim: Amarillo Housing Developments in Swing - 09/16/09 03:26 PM
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ccim: Abilene's Hendrick Health System Expanding project for 2011 - 09/04/09 09:10 AM
Health Care and Wind Energy have been an assett in this depressed economy. It's good to be in west Texas.
Hendrick's $80M, 200,000-SF expansion for Abilene(Medical : Abilene) 8/28/2009 2:15:00 PM
Hendrick Health System will soon begin the largest renovation in the hospital's history. At $80 million, Project 2010 will trickle … (0 comments)
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ccim: $1,836,590 is the value of home building permits in Abilene for August - 09/04/09 08:57 AM
Unfortunately that is a 12.4 percent drop form last years numbers during the same period.
Single-family building permits for August 2009 - Abilene(Housing : Abilene) 9/1/2009
During August 2009, the City of Abilene issued 12 single-family building permits with a total construction value of $1,836,590. The total number of single-family building … (0 comments)
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ccim: West Central Texas ranked fourth for oil and gas drilling permits - 09/04/09 08:54 AM
West Central Texas fourth highest in drilling(Infrastructure & Transportation : Abilene) 9/2/2009
West Central Texas trailed three other districts in the number of oil and gas drilling permits issued in July 2009 by the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC). In July, the commission reported 74 drilling permits issued for West Central … (1 comments)
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ccim: Abilene's new biotechnology center: Life Sciences Accelerator - 08/13/09 10:48 AM
This is a great example of diversifying your industry and keeping on the leading edge of innovation. The city and DCOA are to be recognized for their continued progress with seeking beneficial opportunities that are positively impacting the community and its residents.
Erik Johnson
DCOA taking aggressive approach to bringing business(Industrial … (0 comments)
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ccim: For the Latest Information in Wind Energy - 08/13/09 10:19 AM
Check out the World's #1 Renewable Energy Network!
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/newsletter/wind.html
If you have an interest in renewable energy, i have not found a more concise source for such a broad overview.
check it out for yourself.
Erik
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ccim: San Angelo's housing market is somewhat tilted in favor of sellers - 07/14/09 03:28 PM
Abilene's little sister city has posted low numbers in terms of the number of months housing inventory is being held. - Erik
Home of optimism: San Angelo market stronger than national(Housing : San Angelo) 7/13/2009
San Angelo took a moderate hit over the past year but sellers, builders and bankers are … (0 comments)
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