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San Antonio Commercial Real Estate Activity Increases as Rent Prices Fall »

The San Antonio commercial real estate market is many things, and lately one word to describe it is unique. Even as sales and activity continue to pick up in the San Antonio commercial real estate market, rent prices continue to fall.
According to NAI REOC San Antonio, asking rents for the fourth quarter of 2009 in [...]

San Antonio’s Office Space Sector still Gaining Momentum Despite Challenges »

There have been some positive signs for the San Antonio office space market. From the debut of the headquarters for the local company Tesoro Corporation and the consolidation of operations for Wells Fargo, these moves are being seen as very positive signs for the San Antonio economy.

However, these positive signs for the economy left more [...]

A Checklist of Items to Consider when Leasing Commercial Space »

Are you hunting for San Antonio commercial lease space, but you’re not sure where to start?
The San Antonio commercial lease space market is the place to be for renters because there is a high vacancy rate and the lease rates are quite reasonable.
There are a slew of major differences between commercial leases and residential leases, [...]

Commercial Properties Struggle while Homebuilders are Experiencing Gains »

San Antonio commercial real estate is still struggling, make no doubt about it. The number of San Antonio commercial properties that fell into foreclosure in 2009 is a clear indication that this sector of the real estate market in San Antonio has a long way to go.

Commercial foreclosures for San Antonio commercial real estate rose [...]

Looking Back: Commercial Lending in San Antonio fell on Rough Times in 2009 »

The San Antonio commercial real estate market isn’t all bad news: it’s just that banks are still being stingy when it comes to commercial loans.

In fact, most of the lending in San Antonio’s commercial sector is coming from the refinancing of existing debt; not for the construction of new projects.
So, how do we break out [...]

A Large Variety of Leasable Office Space Remains Available in San Antonio »

Real estate construction projects have slowed down quite a bit, and there’s a perfectly good reason why; builders and developers are simply trying to fill up the space that they have already built.

Which means that office and retail space in San Antonio is both abundant and reasonable.
For leasers, this may be a prime opportunity to [...]

San Antonio Office Market Shows Signs of Stabilizing, Despite Rough Year »

Northwest San Antonio has begun showing signs of stability, and Wereldhave, a Netherlands-based development firm, is one of the first to notice – and to take action.
This development firm has plans to bring a high-end, mixed-use community to San Antonio, and the first part of the project is expected to debut as early as this [...]

San Antonio Office Space Market Set to Strengthen »

The downturn in the national economy has forced many businesses to close offices or to downsize current operations. Even the San Antonio office space market has felt the pinch and has lost a few major players in the commercial sector.

Luckily, there have been other businesses ready and willing to step in and take over much [...]

The Top 10 Reasons Why the San Antonio Commercial Real Estate Market has a Bright Future »

San Antonio is a city rich in culture, history and excitement. The city’s diverse workforce and low tax burden has long made it a hot spot for commercial activity. It is therefore no wonder that the commercial real estate market has reaped the rewards of a strong, healthy economy.

There are many factors that come into [...]

San Antonio Commercial Real Estate Update: Fort Sam Houston to Build Two, New Barracks »

The military industry continues to be a strong force in San Antonio’s commercial real estate market.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded contracts to Fort Sam Houston for the construction of two, new barracks for Army personnel who will be taking courses at the Medical Education and Training Campus.

The two contracts that were awarded [...]