Every broker and real estate investor would love to have a crystal ball to look into the future. In the summer of 2008 with high oil prices and a hot real estate market, who would have envisioned the difficulties of 2009, let alone Hurricane Ike?  But as we focus on the future, the bigger question [...] read more

Commercial Gateway is introducing an upgraded version of the Information Exchange Application available at www.commgate.com .  The new application boasts several advanced features, and it is easier to use.  Many suggestions from users have been incorporated into the new version, so members of the Commercial Information Exchange can accomplish more tasks, more easily. On the “Public” side [...] read more

Members of HAR’s Commercial Gateway System have access to thousands of sales transaction records. HAR’s Commercial Information Exchange (CIE) Commercial Gateway has recently launched new tools to address one of the biggest challenges facing commercial brokers in Texas, access to confirmed sales prices and related transaction data.  Members of Commercial Gateway (CommGate) can search over 4000 [...] read more

Fred Caldwell discusses the design and development process of Remington Square in Houston, Texas. The mixed use project was designed around a courtyard area that encourages outdoor meetings and activities to help bring people together. Breaking the mold of traditional office development was a challenge. The initial phases comprise 200,000 sq. ft. [...] read more