commercial real estate: Texas Tech School of Pharmacy Abilene - Now Open in Amarillo - 11/24/09 12:54 PM
Great to see the creation and expansion of education and the health industry across west Texas.
- Erik Johnson
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy Abilene Campus, opened on 08-12-2007. Classes are held in a Spanish-themed 36,000-square-footbuilding, constructed at a cost of $15.5 million. The initial enrollment of
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commercial real estate: The Texas Deer Lease - 11/24/09 12:39 PM
There is also a podcast if you go to the RECON link below. Interesting info about Trespassing in Texas, the fence its self is a NO TRESPASSING sign. Also, crops grown for human consumption are NO TRESPASSING or a Puple Stripe 8"hx 1"w is also a notice.
- Erik Johnson
Just in
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commercial real estate: CHARTER SCHOOLS: Investment Tool - 11/24/09 12:14 PM
I recently had a request for a Buyer looking to purchase Charter Schools. Apparently there is a market for the privately owned public schools. Interesting to see how the investment horizon changes from year to year.
- Erik Johnson
GATES FOUNDATION OPENS DOOR ON CHARTER SCHOOL FINANCING
HOUSTON (Austin American-Statesman) - Charter
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commercial real estate: AUSTIN OFFICE VACANCIES UP - 11/24/09 09:14 AM
Fortunately the Abilene office sector has been stable. I have seen more activity in the Industrial and Office markets than Retail or Multi Family. The A Class office spaces are saturated and there is no new construction. Many companies and businesses have either moved to larger rental space or opted to
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commercial real estate: SAN ANTONIO - RETAIL RENTS FALL - 11/24/09 09:08 AM
In Abilene we are still spread between $10 - $15 p/s/f p/yr for B, B+ space and $13 - $18 for A, A+ space. There are some vacancies to be filled in most of the shopping centers and opportunities are available for Retailers. Now is the time to update your business
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commercial real estate: 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
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commercial real estate: 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
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commercial real estate: Alamo Drafthouse's West Texas Roadshow - 10/19/09 06:18 PM
Retail : Amarillo) 10/6/2009
A very unique concept. Too bad Abilene must fall short of the population threshold.
- Erik
AMARILLO (Amarillo Globe-News) - Alamo Drafthouse - deemed "the number one movie theater in the country" by Entertainment Weekly in 2005 - could be coming to West Texas as well as
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commercial real estate: 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
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commercial real estate: Texas Conference and Deal Making - 10/13/09 09:44 AM
Looking forward to the Texas ICSC conference in San Antonio.
- Erik Johnson
Date: 2 - 4 November, 2009 LocationHenry B. Gonzalez Convention Center200 E Market StSan Antonio, TX 78205-2784
The Retailer Roundup will provide an opportunity for retailers to discuss their future business plans and, most importantly, increase
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commercial real estate: BlackSwan discusses topic: Healthcare real estate - 10/13/09 09:02 AM
Interesting quick take at the end of the discussion about Health Care Reform and it's impact on the business of the Medical Industry. It suggests that there will be more cost for Hospitals and less return in the future.
- Erik Johnson
BLACKSWAN interview with Luke Peterson
http://blackswanblog.com/2009/09/22/blackswan-interview-with-luke-peterson/comment-page-1/#comment-2633
Mr. Follini created
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commercial real estate: San Angelo approves next phase of Hickory Aquifer pipeline - 10/09/09 11:19 AM
San Angelo approves next phase of Hickory Aquifer pipeline
All Texas communities especially west Texas are jockying for water rights and supply contracts. Abilene still has future plans to build a reservoir northeast of the city.
Erik Johnson
(Infrastructure & Transportation : San Angelo) 10/6/2009
The next phase in acquiring another
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commercial real estate: Abilene Apartment Occupancy Report - 10/09/09 11:09 AM
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commercial real estate: 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
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commercial real estate: Wind Energy Program at Amarillo College - 09/30/09 02:19 PM
Record number of students at Amarillo area colleges(Education : Amarillo) 9/30/2009
When the economy is down one of the best use of ones time is to educate yourself to create more value on your resume. If you have a job, then you may want to take some continued education to set
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commercial real estate: Lauren Engineers and Constructors Expansion - 09/30/09 11:52 AM
This is great news for Abilene and for Texas. Learn more about our local Lauren Engineers & Constructors Corporate Headquarters in YOUR town.
http://www.laurenec.com/comp_profile.php
- Erik Johnson
Abilene engineering firm expanding rapidly(Employment : Abilene) 9/30/2009
Lauren Engineers and Constructors are currently manufacturing galvanized carbon steel pipes for the $1.2 billion dollar
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commercial real estate: WIND ENERGY - TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTES SUBMITTED - 09/30/09 11:38 AM
I have leased space at a facility in Sweetwater to the company that is contracted by ONCOR to install transmission lines as part of the Tonkawa substation.
System 3 is working on many projects in Texas. Go to their website for more information.
http://www.system3inc.com/html/wind.html
Installation of 155 new GE 1.5 MW
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commercial real estate: 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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commercial real estate: Whole Foods Market purchase RECs from E.ON wind farm - 09/17/09 11:32 AM
Sweetwater Reporter News (Wind Enegy)InboxX
Whole Foods Market® helps fund new wind farm Written by Staff Reports Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFMI) today announced the completion of its 2009 landmark 776 million-kilowatt-hour purchase of renewable energy credits (RECs) from wind farms. The RECs are equal to 100
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commercial real estate: 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
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