San Antonio, TX | 2016 Top #CRE Markets to Watch: Office

Posted on September 27, 2016 by SVN

SVNIC’s 2016 Market Outlook Reports assess the current state of the national commercial real estate market, and identify micro-trends within specific geographic regions and industries for 2016. Today we are delving into the 2016 Top Office Markets to Watch. Not the largest or the most actively contested markets, the 2016 Office Markets to Watch are each at an important juncture that presents unique opportunities for investment. Together, they reflect the diversity of trends that is driving the economy and commercial real estate performance in markets across the country.

Top Office Market to Watch: San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, like many Texas metros, has experienced significant economic growth with minimal impacts from the past recession. Overall, total employment is at near record highs and unemployment sits at 3.7% as of January ‘16, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The metro’s diversified economic base from trade and manufacturing to research and finance has left the office market relatively healthy and poised to grow in 2016 and beyond. All key office sectors are growing, including Financial Activities, Professional and Business Services, and Information, at annualized rates of 2.1%, 2.0%, and 1.0%, respectively. San Antonio does have significant exposure to industries such as automobiles and energy that could come under pressure in continued global slowdowns, but overall the risk to the office market does not appear significant at this time.

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Over the next few weeks, the SVN Blog will be featuring posts that will focus on each of the top markets to watch for industrial, multifamily, office, and retail properties. SVN Advisors from selected top markets have provided their industry expertise regarding what to look out for in their specific market in the coming months. Don’t miss out on these important insights – subscribe to the SVN Blog on the right side of the blog homepage.

To read more on other top office markets, download the full version of the 2016 Office Market Outlook report here.

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San Antonio, TX | 2015 Top #CRE Markets to Watch: Retail

Posted on June 24, 2015 by SVN

Sperry Van Ness International Corporation’s (SVNIC) 2015 Top Markets to Watch Reports assess the current state of the national commercial real estate market, and identify micro-trends within specific geographic regions and industries for 2015. Today we are delving into the 2015 Top Retail Markets to Watch. Not the largest or the most actively contested markets, the 2015 Retail Markets to Watch are each at an important juncture that presents unique opportunities for investment. Together, they reflect the diversity of trends that is driving the economy and commercial real estate performance in markets across the country.

Top Retail Market to Watch: San Antonio, TX

Contrasting national trends, San Antonio’s retail inventory grew in leaps and bounds in 2014. Developers added roughly 2 million square feet of new retail space during the year, nearly doubling the tally of deliveries from the market low point in 2012. Despite the new supply, occupancy has edged higher. CoStar reported a 5.5% vacancy rate for the fourth quarter of 2014, below San Antonio’s long-term average. Asking rents were relatively flat over the year but are expected to ramp up. Investors in the market may find that cap rates still reflect the slower rate of income gains, affording an opportunity for investment at a discount to fundamentals.

The balance of San Antonio’s retail development in 2014 came from large chain stores like Walmart and Sam’s Club. Walmart made big moves with the opening of a new Supercenter, as well as four smaller locations. Texas-based supermarket chain H-E-B also experimented with new concepts in 2014, renovating its oldest operating location on Nogalitos Street into its first two-story market in Texas. H-E-B plans to expand its corporate headquarters in downtown San Antonio, and build an adjoining 12,000-square-foot market, the only grocery store in the urban core. Once-troubled retail corridors, like Austin Highway, are seeing new life thanks to complementary multifamily development in the area.

To read more on San Antonio and other top retail markets, download the full version of the 2015 Top Retail Markets to Watch report here.

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San Antonio, TX | 2014 Top CRE Markets to Watch : Office

Posted on October 8, 2014 by SVN

Sperry Van Ness International Corporation’s (SVNIC) 2014 Top Markets to Watch Reports assess the current state of the national commercial real estate market, and identify micro-trends within specific geographic regions and industries for 2014. Today we are delving into the 2014 Top Office Markets to Watch. Not the largest, or the most actively contested markets, the 2014 Office Markets to Watch are each at an important juncture that presents unique opportunities for investment. Together, they reflect the diversity of trends that is driving the economy and commercial real estate performance in markets across the country.

TOP OFFICE MARKET TO WATCH : San Antonio, Texas

Nearly 2 percent annual population growth and a diverse employment base are propelling San Antonio’s economy at a healthy clip, but the market lags the performance and rising profile of the other major Texas metros of Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin. San Antonio’s longstanding strength in the military and aerospace sectors, coupled with close proximity to Austin’s high tech cluster, has fostered an important cyber security sub sector. Located less than an hour’s drive south of Austin, the Alamo City has also captured a large piece of the Eagle Ford Shale energy boom emanating from South Texas, while its business-friendly climate, thriving tourism and manufacturing jobs attract new residents and fuel home sales. Office tenants were still giving back space in 2012 but absorption turned positive here in 2013. Delivery of several new office projects slowed rent growth and pushed the office vacancy rate into the middle teens last year without softening conditions enough to hamper rental rate growth. More construction is likely to begin in 2014. For investors who missed the opportunity to acquire office assets in Houston, Dallas or Austin at the bottom of the market cycle, San Antonio offers acquisition and development opportunities in a market that is in the early stages of appreciation.

To read more on San Antonio, and other top office markets, download the full version of the Top Office Markets to Watch report below.

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SVNIC Announces Plan for National Conference in '14

Posted on January 2, 2014 by SVN

This year SVNIC’s National Conference will take place in San Antonio, TX, March 12 through 14. The conference consists of two days filled with the latest CRE technology, world-class speakers and informative breakout sessions focused on building business for 2014.

This year’s conference highlights, include:

Awards Banquet honoring the top SVN advisors of 2013
Mike Lipsey: international leader, trainer and CRE consultant
Glenn Morshower: actor, producer, motivational speaker
Dr. Sam Chandan: CEO & Founder of Chandan Economics
Todd Kuhlmann: CEO & President of CRE Tech, Inc.

SVN Advisors early bird registration, click here.

*All Sperry Van Ness offices are independently owned and operated.

5 for Friday with Mike Norris of Sperry Van Ness/Norris Commercial Group LLC

Posted on June 14, 2013 by SVN

It’s Friday and we are asking five questions of Mike Norris, managing director of Sperry Van Ness/Norris Commercial Group LLC in New Braunfels, Texas.

Mike Norris, Managing Director, Sperry Van Ness/Norris Commercial Group, LLC

1. What is your geographic market and product specialty?

I am in the San Antonio market covering New Braunfels, Seguin, San Marcos and San Antonio; specializing in land developments.

2. What’s your latest best practice tip that you can share?

We have team meetings twice a week. All the staff comes together to discuss what we are working on- this help creates a collaborative atmosphere where everyone is working together.

3. What’s been the biggest change over on how you run your business in the past decade?

Integrating technology into my daily business routine.

4. What business book do you like to recommend to your colleagues?

“Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill

5. What’s a fun fact that not everyone knows about you?

I served in the U.S. Navy for 5 years residing in the Panama Canal Zone and Homestead, FL

*All Sperry Van Ness offices are independently owned and operated.