tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:53:38 +0000Jim CarneyJim Carney REDNewsCCIM Housing luncheon with Mike Inselmann. Jim Carney REDNewsHRBCJim Carney for Brad BaileyREDNewsULI"Rain Tax" Jim CarneyACRPAttorney General Greg Abbott and Brad Fricks with Stream realtyBiznowCCIMCommissioner Jerry EversoleDr. Robert Ivany at IREM Jim CarneyEd WulfeFt Bend Society of Real EstateGinger Wheless; Jim CarneyHenry Hagendorf with Grubb EllisJim Carney CREN REDNewsJim Carney ICSC reflections. Just how bad was 2009Jim Carney at ICSC 2010Jim Carney at ICSC with Mercedes EDC Laura Guerra and Albert Gonzales. Matt Delahoussaye and T.J. Powell with Retail SolutionsJim Carney at O'Connor and Associates Hotel ForecastJohn McFarlinNed HolmesO'ConnorPat O'Connor with O'Connor Associates and Andrew Segal with Boxer Properties. Beth Young with Grub Ellis and David Donnelly with Gainer Donnelly and DerochesREDNews Advisory Board Appreciation PartyRERAlliance; Jim CarneyShadow Inventory Jim CarneyTXDOTTed JonesTed Jones; Jim CarneyU of H Regent John Walsh and CCIM President Suzanne Page-PrydeULI Houston Jim CarneyWestchase DistrictWomen in The Fast Lane of Real Estatewww.rednews.comhttp://blog.rednews.com/noreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)Blogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-6395158611319534915Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:45:00 +00002011-07-28T13:45:04.841-07:00 (L to R) Sarah Huffman, REDNews; Coy Davidson, Colliers International; Meaghan Gallacher, Asset Plus Student Housing REDNews held our Digital Media Advisory Board's first meeting of the year yesterday. Coy Davidson of Colliers International and Meaghan Gallacher of Asset Plus Student Housing are lending their social media expertise and advice to REDNews. Coy and Meaghan shared helpful http://blog.rednews.com/2011/07/rednews-digtal-media-advisory-board.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-6816066116636378414Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:27:00 +00002011-07-22T11:56:57.442-07:00(L to R) Patrick Hayes, Shareholder at Andrew Myers, David Donnelly, Partner/Leader of Real Estate Services at Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches, Bob Vestewig, Senior Managing Director, CBRE Capital Markets, Inc., and Ed Rothberg, Partner at Hoover Slovacek. Today Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches hosted a luncheon at Tony’s for a group of their clients.  The luncheon included a http://blog.rednews.com/2011/07/l-to-r-patrick-hayes-shareholder-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-1299310008758560916Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:45:00 +00002011-07-20T13:45:27.735-07:00 O'Connor & Associates Hotel/Lodging Forecast Luncheon by Ray Hankamer (L to R) Sergio Pineda and Ray Hankamer both with Hankamer & Associates O’Connor & Associates Apartment Forecast Luncheon featured speaker Jason Espejo, of Lynd Company. Mr. Espejo had the following comments about the Texas multi-family market in general, and more specifically about Houston: ·  &http://blog.rednews.com/2011/07/ray-hankamers-recap-of-oconnor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-8548679095785303532Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:38:00 +00002011-07-15T14:19:14.957-07:00 RECON (HBJ) reported today that through analyzing the 2000 and 2010 Census Rice University's Kinder Institute revealed that Houston has grown by 1.23 million people in the last 10 years, topping the 366 other U.S. metropolitan areas in terms of city growth. Other Texas cities rounding out the top 20 were Dallas-Ft. Worth (#2) , Austin (#11), and San Antonio (#13).http://blog.rednews.com/2011/07/houston-1st-in-growth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-7860521930677105174Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:06:00 +00002011-07-14T14:06:20.936-07:00 by Sarah Huffman - REDNews Marketing Director 7 A.M. breakfasts are starting to become a routine for me. This time I attended the HRBC breakfast which featured The Honorable Jim Murphy, State Representative, District 133 discussing the latest Legislative session. Heads up for all you hunters out there -- it is now legal to hunt feral hogs from helicopters! On the topic of real estate, State http://blog.rednews.com/2011/07/hrbc-breakfast.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-2574919459464942373Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:45:00 +00002011-07-13T13:45:01.397-07:00 Today I made my first drive (alone!) to downtown since moving to Houston for the CRERF luncheon at Central Houston, Inc. Laura Van Ness, director of Central Houston's business development program, shared what's new downtown along with the latest proprietary office market research and developments news. I've decided to share a few of the most interesting tid bits of information shared. http://blog.rednews.com/2011/07/crerf-luncheon-at-central-houston.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-2370222302022684782Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:45:00 +00002011-06-28T06:45:48.298-07:00 (L to R) County Comission James Patterson with Bob Graf, Economic Development Coordinator for Missouri City, TX County Commission, Precint 4, James Patterson presented The Ft. Bend County Commercial Real Estate group with an update on the economic development programs and goals the County has been working on in 2011. Commissioner Patterson discussed how the County has received state funding to http://blog.rednews.com/2011/06/fort-bend-society-of-commercial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-1423668161810199321Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:00:00 +00002011-07-01T11:17:39.607-07:00ULI June 16, 2011 ULI’s sold out luncheon event, Growing North: Opportunities and Challenges on the Expanding Northern Edge of Houston, had us buzzing over here at REDNews after hearing what each speaker had to say. Jon Lindsay, President of the North Houston Association, moderated the event Charles Savino, Executive Vice President of CDS Market Research, spoke first. Savino discussed his http://blog.rednews.com/2011/06/uli-luncheon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-2609605710217064492Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:58:00 +00002011-07-01T09:03:22.716-07:00 O'Connor & Associates Hotel/Lodging Forecast Luncheon by Ray Hankamer (L to R) President of O'Connor & Associates, Pat O'Connor and Bruce Walker, President of Source Strategies of San Antonio Here is a recap of BruceWalker’s (President-Source Strategies of San Antonio) comments at the O’Connor & Associates Hotel Forecast Luncheon: • The bottom of the hotel recession in Houstonhttp://blog.rednews.com/2011/06/ray-hankamers-recap-of-oconnor_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-2181626380238134726Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:16:00 +00002011-06-14T13:16:04.460-07:00REDNewsHello all! My name is Sarah Huffman and I’m the new Marketing Director for REDNews. Before I start with blog updates, Twitter posts, Facebook updates, etc I thought it’d be best to introduce myself. I recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Communications and a minor in Business Administration. I grew up in a small town located just south of Waco and this is my first http://blog.rednews.com/2011/06/new-marketing-director.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-6662676523758673646Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:12:00 +00002011-03-23T14:12:05.554-07:00Ed WulfeJim CarneyO'ConnorEd Wulfe could not remember a worse time in real estate than 2008 - 2010. All the negative factors lined up for that perfect storm. But today the corner has turned and positive signs are showing up with population growth being the key factor.  Other key factors are an occupancy rate of 86% and  stable rental rates. New retail being built and opened in 2011 will hit around 1 M Sq Fthttp://blog.rednews.com/2011/03/ed-wulfe-retail-forecast-at-oconnor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-5755171881425057857Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:39:00 +00002011-03-08T09:39:59.678-08:00Shadow Inventory Jim CarneyAccording to Dr Mark Dotsour, Chief Economist, Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University; commercial real estate transactions are down 80% over the last three years and no relief in sight till banks get rid of their "Shadow Inventory". Dr. Dotsour spoke to this at both the CCIM CRE Forecast in February and First American Title Multi Family Forecast March 4th both in Houston. This "Shadow http://blog.rednews.com/2011/03/shadow-inventory-keeping-transactions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-8988909773800541737Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:43:00 +00002011-01-26T08:43:21.227-08:00ULI Houston Jim CarneyThe Urban Land Institute (ULI) Houston Chapter announced its 2011 Houston Development of Distinction Awards last night in the Cystal Ballroom of the Rice Hotel. “The awards program is the centerpiece of ULI’s efforts to identify and promote best practices in all types of real estate development,” said ULI Houston Executive Director, Ann Taylor. “The finalists were all worthy of recognition,http://blog.rednews.com/2011/01/uli-houston-development-of-distinction.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-6791949642585989562Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:16:00 +00002011-01-11T12:16:40.650-08:00"Rain Tax" Jim CarneyNorm Adams President of Adams Insurance Service was guest speaker today at SIOR and was garnering financial support to repeal Houston's Prop 1. Known as the "Rain Tax" Norm believes that the Houston ballot last November was illegal in 4 ways and feels that the pending lawsuit can win on any one of the 4 points. They are looking to raise $150,000 to support the lawsuit. The Pastors Council is onehttp://blog.rednews.com/2011/01/sior-luncheon-jan-11th-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-2787748879852906152Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:02:00 +00002010-11-01T08:27:20.515-07:00Discussing "Katy - The #2 Boom Town" October 28, 2010 The Association of Commercial Real Estate Professionals (ACRP) hosted breakfast with Lance LaCour, President/CEO Katy Area Economic Development Council, to speak on what has happened to make Katy The #2 Boom Town. The EDC’s mission is to establish the Katy area as the premier location for families and businesses through planned economic http://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/acrp-breakfast-discussing-katy-2-boom.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-1586828786451550554Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:45:00 +00002010-10-21T13:45:15.833-07:00For Better Streets and Drainage The West Houston Association is strongly supporting Proposition 1, the City of Houston Charter Amendment proposal for funding road and drainage infrastructure. Here is why: when something is broken or does not work, fix it. Without the means to fix the problem, renewing Houston will remain only a pipe dream. The proposed pay-as-you-go, dedicated fund financed 60 http://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/west-houstons-position-on-proposition-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-3854625274145553987Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:05:00 +00002010-10-21T14:32:53.328-07:00Comments from speakers Greg Austin of Jones Lang LaSalle and Teresa Lowery of Colliers International at recent O’Connor Apartment Forecast Luncheon: October 20, 2010 By Ray Hankamer Jr. We have just about come full circle from 2007, when multi-family sales were at all-time high. Then cap rates and interest rates were in the 5.0 to 5.5% range and they are back there now, with too much money http://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/oconnor-apartment-forecast-luncheon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-4535853457945051882Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:03:00 +00002010-10-13T15:03:47.235-07:00 NAIOP Houston Members and Associates, NAIOP Houston stands steadfastly opposed to the City of Houston’s Proposition 1 and we strongly encourage our membership and industry associates to join our efforts to defeat this initiative at the ballot box this November. Prop 1 is a new property tax disguised as an assessment. We oppose Prop 1 for the following reasons: Currently, there is no http://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/naiop-houston-chapter-announces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-3038461552144680675Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:19:00 +00002010-10-13T16:04:36.255-07:00Editorial IREM Luncheon Thursday October 7, 2010 At the IREM Houston luncheon, Dr. Richard Murray, Ph. D. gave his valuable insight on Houston’s changing demographics and future. Dr. Murray covered topics concerning the commercial real estate community. He addressed Proposition I to political campaign funding. Furthermore, he provided a fact-based and historical approach to speculate the outcomehttp://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/editorial-irem-luncheon-thursday-oct.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-8610087888372304081Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:44:00 +00002010-10-13T15:26:51.878-07:00GreenPainters U.S. launch happy hour at New Living on September 29th, 2010 I stopped into New Living to check out a local sustainability initiative. At REDNews we have committed to educating all sides of sustainability within our publication. REDNews’ GREENews will include information about Energy Star/LEED Certified properties and eco-friendly products and services available to the http://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/greenpainters-us-launch-happy-hour-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-8695837068652288691Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:11:00 +00002010-10-13T07:48:35.690-07:00 Houston Solar Tour  October 2, 2010 The Solar Social was an opportunity to meet and greet those with a similar passion for renewable energy choices. The venue sat in front of the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture at The University of Houston. Geared towards education, the event hosted several booths with well connected individuals of the Houston sustainability movement. The fun http://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/houston-solar-tour-oct-2-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-3360312626412089961Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:17:00 +00002010-10-01T09:17:11.228-07:00Lee Girard asked me to pass along this information. We have about a week to effect the city council vote on the proposed new Historic Ordinance. We are planning an organizational meeting for our supporters and would like for you to attend and bring your concerned neighbors. Time: Thursday, October 30, 6:30 PM Place: Better Homes and Gardens, Anderson Properties, 741 E 11th Street It is http://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/changes-to-historic-ordinance-houston.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-3619078199817295119Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:43:00 +00002010-10-04T14:59:48.095-07:00Jim CarneyREDNews Advisory Board Appreciation Party We changed the format of our Advisory Board meeting and turned it into a party Thursday night, September 30th at Grotto. Kevin Dalrymple with Clay & Co, Jim Carney with REDNews, Liz Westcott-Brown with Tarantino, Beth Young and Henry Hagendorf with Grubb & Ellis. Thomas Boran with REDNews, Angela Sandoval and Marisol Varate with Tarantino, Suzanne Page-Pryde with http://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/rednews-advisory-board-appreciation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-844276593263854440Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:31:00 +00002010-10-01T07:39:47.107-07:00Jim CarneyWomen in The Fast Lane of Real EstateWednesday, September 29th, The Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce put on a "Business Style (Fashion) Show at the Riverway Omni before a crowd in excess of 500. Beth Wolff with Beth Wolff Realtors and Beth Young with Grubb & Ellis were Co-Chairs and were joined by 24 top real estate producers as models. Style Show MC's Stephen Skoda with M Penner and Beth Young with Grubb & http://blog.rednews.com/2010/10/women-in-fast-lane-of-real-estate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14840823.post-5919217615169750046Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +00002010-10-01T08:01:32.948-07:00Jim CarneyWestchase DistrictWestchase District's 15th Anniversary Party at Rio Ranch, Thursday September 23rd, 2010 Two founding members of Westchase District: Jim Murphy and Paul McDonald Attendees at Westchase Anniversary Party County Proclamation of Westchase Day September 23rd http://blog.rednews.com/2010/09/westchase-districts-15th-anniversary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (REDNews - Your Commercial Real Estate Marketing Source)0