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The Ralph Bivins Project

The Ralph Bivins Project

By Ralph Bivins

In the Ralph Bivins Project, Ralph Bivins of Realty News Report covers transportation, growth, commercial and residential real estate news, and other things affecting our nation, state, and city. Stay tuned for exclusive insights from key players in real estate.
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Construction Powerhouse: Robert Clay

The Ralph Bivins ProjectApr 27, 2024

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Outlook 2025

Outlook 2025

Scott Martin, Executive Managing Director at Granite Properties. Market Leader for Houston, responsible for growth, performance and value creation of the Houston platform. Oversight of the Granite Management Team and Managing Directors. NAIOP Houston past president and board member. Read more at RealtyNewsReport.com https://graniteprop.com/

May 13, 202435:42
The Next Corridor

The Next Corridor

A recognized leader in Houston commercial real estate for more than 50 years, Wolff Companies has invested in land and developed thousands of acres of high-quality, master planned environments. They combine vision, strategic thinking and best-in-class resources to open up new areas for growth, which helps attract more companies and jobs to greater Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. Carolyn Wolff Dorros joined Wolff Companies in 2006 and is currently Executive Vice President. She works on the oversight and management of the company’s financial asset portfolios as well as strategic planning, marketing and communications. Read more at RealtyNewsReport.com https://wolffcompanies.com/

Apr 28, 202430:29
Construction Powerhouse: Robert Clay

Construction Powerhouse: Robert Clay

Robert Clay, president and co-founder of Clay Development & Construction, Inc. in 1998 with his dad, Al Clay. He received his bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University before joining United Equities where he focused on construction supervision, property management and leasing. After four years at United Equities, he joined Moody Rambin Interests, Inc., where his attentions were directed to project leasing and construction supervision. Clay Development & Construction, Inc. is a Houston-based, commercial real estate development and construction firm specializing in industrial build-to-suit facilities for sale or lease. Since 1998, Clay has completed more than 21.8 million square feet of industrial and office space, the equivalent of 378 football fields, primarily in the Houston area. Robert's affiliations: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Board of Directors (2015-Present) Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Vice President (2020-2022) Christus Health, Board of Directors (2021-Present) Uptown TIRZ #16, Board of Directors (2019-Present) Read more at realtynewsreport.com http://www.claydevelopment.com/

Apr 27, 202431:50
CRE Event Launched

CRE Event Launched

We are talking with Alma Zavala with Commgate Development Showcase. Save the date: April 18, 2024. HAR’s commercial division CommGate is hosting a Development Showcase event planned for April 18th at the Amegy Tower Conference Center. The Event will provide Houston’s commercial brokerage community an overview of significant Houston area commercial real estate developments and the inventory created by those developments. The showcase will be held at the Amegy Tower Conference Center from 4:30 to 7:30. This is a new event that will feature a small tradeshow-style format and include beer/wine and hors d’oeuvres. The Development Showcase is a free-flowing marketing and networking event in one open space. Discounted pricing for CommGate and HAR members. More info at RealtyNewsReport.com https://commgate.com/event/2024-development-showcase/

Mar 21, 202425:16
Texas Triangle Design

Texas Triangle Design

As Method's Managing Principal, Rayburn ‘Jake’ Donaldson oversees the firm's four geographic market offices in Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio representing $15mil+ in annual revenue, three service lines, 80 staff members, and 800+ projects annually. He manages the firm’s business operations team and leads strategic growth initiatives including acquisitions and Method’s affiliate partner firm Blue Arrow Architecture. which specializes in native, tribal, and federal projects. Jake employs a servant-minded leadership style that embodies leading by example, collaboration, encouraging feedback, and empowering others. More Info at RealtyNewsReport.com https://methodarchitecture.com/

Mar 21, 202438:17
Hotels 2024

Hotels 2024

Why are investors searching for limited service hotels? Share comment below. Adam Lair leads the Hospitality Investments Division of Partners Capital as Managing Director of PCR Hospitality Fund I, LLC. Adam joined Partners Capital after 12 years as a Managing Director and Senior Partner at HVS. Adam was eager to bring his hotel expertise to the growing Partners Capital platform. “Hospitality has been one of the best-performing asset classes in real estate for the past few years and is a natural expansion opportunity for Partners,” he said. “I look forward to leading this exciting growth for the firm.” More Info at RealtyNewsReport.com https://partnersrealestate.com/our-people/adam-lair/

Mar 21, 202434:34
The Inside Story

The Inside Story

Most people know Bill Baldwin as the proud broker and owner of Boulevard Realty, an independent boutique firm with about 55 agents working in Houston and Galveston and their support staff of 18. Last year, with $270 million in sales, Boulevard once again ranked in the top 10 real estate firms selling in central Houston. The firm also ranked in the top 2 independent firms selling in central Houston. Looking past those numbers, Bill is simply proud of the fact that Boulevard is not just a dedicated set of realtors to so many Houstonians, but a resource and a friend too. Read more at RealtyNewsReport.com

Feb 09, 202433:07