What's Important In CRE Today

This event hosted by the Houston/Gulf Coast chapter of CCIM runs $110 for non-members and $85.00 for members until January 28th, and will provide you with 4 MCE TREC credit hours.  There's currently quite a cross-section of brokers signed up to attend, including some of the heavy-hitters in Houston.  If you have the time and inclination, it would be a good event to attend.  Registration after January 28th will be at a higher rate, which has not yet been posted. Registration Link for CCIM 2022 Commercial RE Forecast Competition

Here in Houston, there is no "zoning".  That said, there are use restrictions in place in many areas which can be found in local deed restrictions that are recorded with the Harris County Clerk's office.  Most deed restrictions have some vehicle in place that allows for periodic changes or even complete removal.  The most common vehicle used in the City of Houston is applying for a "use variance".   In the Heights area of Houston, you will frequently see large 4'x8' signs posted by the City of Houston on a tract of land announcing such an application has been made.  Those signs will provide information regarding the variance requested, along with information for protesting the request and deadlines to do so.  An example of such a notice is shown below. Most other municipalities in Texas have fairly detailed zoning ordinances and maps available with full descriptions of the activities/industries allowed.  A simple web search using the municipality's n

Nothing like starting out the new year with a little "housecleaning".  Revamping this blog site for use by our KWCEC agents (and anyone else who drops by) will continue to be a work-in-progress.  In that vein,  it will be used as a repository for industry training notices, trending topics, CRE news items and listings.  If any reader has a suggestion for something they would like to see included, please provide information in the comments section or reach out to me directly at claramattox@kwcec.com .