August 29, 2025

Changes in the Texas Real Estate Landscape

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The Texas real estate market is experiencing significant activity with key new appointments and fresh initiatives. Major players like Stream Realty Partners and JLL are making impactful hires that signal growth in various sectors, from industrial leasing to energy advisory. The construction industry is also buzzing with new leadership at Adolfson & Peterson Construction. Additionally, the launch of a new retail leasing division by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services highlights the ongoing expansion. As Texas adapts and responds to these developments, new opportunities for investment and growth are on the horizon.

Texas – Stream Realty Partners has announced the addition of Ben Dickey as Vice President at their Chicago office, where he will focus on landlord and tenant representation within the industrial sector. This move is part of a broader trend in the real estate industry, with several firms making significant hires to strengthen their positions in various market segments.

Prior to joining Stream Realty, Dickey served as a first vice president at CBRE, accumulating a robust six years of experience in the real estate field. His career began in the Chicago O’Hare International Airport corridor, where he gained critical insights into leasing and large-scale redevelopments. Over his career, he has successfully completed transactions exceeding $400 million across key industrial neighborhoods, making him a valuable addition to the team at Stream Realty.

Alongside Dickey’s appointment, JLL has hired Brian Rappaport as the head of financial procurement and advisory practices for their energy advisory and sustainability team, which is based in New York. In his new role, Rappaport will aid investor and occupier clients in energy sourcing, planning, and contracting, with a focus on clean technologies and infrastructure development. His previous leadership role at Net Power involved power origination and development, emphasizing commercialization of near-zero-emission technologies. Rappaport brings 20 years of industry experience from notable companies such as Nikola Motor Co., BP, and Morgan Stanley.

Additionally, Adolfson & Peterson Construction has welcomed Amber Autumn as the director of business development for Central Texas, situated in Austin. Autumn comes with over 26 years of experience in the construction sector, including more than 15 years in field work, and most recently held a role at Summit Design + Build for over a decade. The company is recognized among the nation’s top 100 contracting firms, indicating the significance of her appointment.

In another notable development, Atlantic Capital Partners has appointed Dean Sands as executive vice president in Washington, D.C., and Jordan Gomez as vice president in Charleston, South Carolina. Sands brings substantial experience from JLL, where he managed 23 years and handled $12.6 billion in transactions. Gomez focuses on shopping center transactions across the Southeast, transitioning from Sands Investment Group.

Moreover, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has recruited Matthew Fogel as vice president in New York, with the objective of launching a new retail leasing division. Fogel has a successful track record at Kassin Sabbagh Realty, managing over 250,000 square feet in retail leasing transactions, which positions him to make a significant impact in his new role. Matthews Real Estate operates with more than 1,000 professionals across 30 offices nationwide.

The Midwest has recently dominated a ranking of the “hottest ZIP codes” in real estate published by Realtor.com, claiming 26 out of the top 50 locations. Ballwin, Missouri (ZIP code 63021), stands out as the leading Midwest location, ranking third nationally. Other noteworthy ZIP codes in the top 10 include Strongsville, Ohio (44149) and Bexley, Ohio (43209), bolstered by strong local market conditions. In Illinois, the ZIP codes for Rockford (61108), Wheaton (60189), and Bloomington (61704) rank at 11th, 12th, and 26th overall respectively.

Finally, in a real estate financing development, the Kingsbury Center at 350 W. Hubbard St. in Chicago has been refinanced by Kingsbury Orleans LP, with the financing term extended through 2050. This mixed-use property features a six-story building encompassing 135,315 square feet, currently 95% leased. Tenants include notable businesses such as Habitat Company, Related Cos., CVS, and Petco, with its office space primarily occupied by companies within the finance, legal, and service sectors.

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