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Here’s what you need to know about CenTex CRE Today:

• Fidelis and Transwestern kickstart 520,571 sq ft industrial park in Georgetown. 🏗️

• Austin splurges $71.54M on a 250,000 sq ft office it occupies. 🏢

• Austin Morris scales Enclave Companies in booming real estate sector. 📈

Industrial Real Estate Acquisition and Development

Fidelis, Transwestern Eye Austin-Area Industrial Campus

Source: Commercial Property Executive

Summary: Fidelis Industrial and Transwestern Investment Group have jointly acquired 56 acres in Georgetown, Texas for the development of Berry Creek Business Park, a 520,571 square foot industrial campus. The property is zoned for light industrial manufacturing and distribution use, with groundbreaking of the three-building project set for January and completion expected by Q4 next year.

Why this matters: Knowing prospective developments like the Berry Creek Business Park allows real estate professionals to anticipate areas of growth and advise clients on potential opportunities for investment in the burgeoning industrial sector of Central Texas.

Municipal Real Estate Investment

City of Austin, Texas, Pays $71.54Mln for Office It Occupies

Source: Commercial Real Estate Direct

Summary: The city of Austin, Texas, has invested $71.54 million into purchasing the 250,000-square-foot office building at 5202 Ben White Blvd. The city is the principal tenant of the fully leased building, the remaining space of which is rented out to the Mexican Consulate. The sale was made by the New York-based Thor Equities Group.

Why this matters: Knowing the City of Austin's significant investment in commercial property can be a valuable data point for professionals advising clients on the potential of commercial real estate investments in the city.

Real Estate Development and Growth

The POWER 30: Austin Morris

Source: Finance & Commerce

Summary: Austin Morris, co-founder of Enclave Companies, has demonstrated significant growth in the real estate sector. Beginning as a leasing agent, he has worked his way up to managing a successful real estate development firm that has been instrumental in several major projects, primarily in the multifamily and industrial sectors. Recently, the company is looking to expand into rapidly growing markets, including Austin, Texas, driven by favorable rent and demographic trends.

Why this matters: Understanding Enclave's growth and expansion strategy into the Austin market can provide commercial real estate professionals with valuable insights into emerging trends and opportunities within the city's multifamily and industrial sectors.