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"Building Wealth Through Family Business: Insights from DeLea Becker"

Discover how DeLea Becker, a commercial real estate leader, builds generational wealth through family business and strategic investments. From pioneering Opportunity Zones to transforming setbacks into successes, DeLea shares actionable insights into creating legacy wealth. Learn about her leadership strategies, East Austin real estate expertise, and passion for empowering future generations.

The Future of Texas Office Spaces: Innovation Driving the Real Estate Revolution 🚀

Discover the game-changing trends transforming Texas office spaces in our latest blog! We break down the major shifts shaking up the commercial real estate landscape, from soaring vacancy rates to breakthrough strategies revolutionizing leasing. Talent acquisition is the name of the game for businesses, so their needs drive leasing. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or business leader, this guide will help you navigate the evolving office market and stay ahead of the curve. 🏢

Beck-Reit aims to delve into the unraveling saga of StoryBuilt, exploring the company's rise, fall, legal battles, and the implications for the communities it has under construction. With over 14 of the projects underway we can expect the impact to be felt and there will be many that benefit from the opportunity. But not thier customers they made promises to in an Austin Business Journal Article in 2022 “We then saw the opportunities to expand beyond just acquisition and development and homebuilding and make sure we were managing our customers and properties for life.”

Our recent panel discussion on construction quality, led by DeLea Becker, emphasized the critical importance of maintaining high standards from the outset to avoid costly issues later. Experts Guy Dudley, Rommel Sulit, Collins Brunner, and Jeremy Smith shared insights on civil engineering, architectural perspectives, and the significant impact of insurance trends on construction practices. This comprehensive discussion provided invaluable advice for developers and contractors aiming to enhance construction quality and mitigate long-term risks.

Just as people started gearing up for times reminiscent of a pre-pandemic world folks were stunned by the economic swing that has some holding on for dear life, literally, while others are watching for the uptick to take a leap into opportunities and increase their fortunes. We at Beck-Reit thought it would be helpful to compile some noteworthy East Austin news for our community of small businesses, owners, and investors. So, here’s what’s been happening in our neck of the woods!

Commercial Real Estate Leasing is an insiders game. You have to know the market, property type, demand, owner and broker personalities and strategies. It is a cross between playing poker and 2 stepping- a lot of strategy.

For their debut episode, the Texas Triangle Podcast had the honor of gaining insight from esteemed Dr. Lloyd Potter, a Texas State demographer. Read more information and statistics shared at the 2024 Texas Demographic Conference.

Retail experts in Austin come together in January 2024 to discuss challenges and opportunities in Central Texas.

• The Vibrancy of Texas' Commercial Real Estate

• Insights from the Front Lines

• Navigating Challenges with Strategic Acumen

• The Future of Texas Commercial Real Estate

Times are surely changing and there’s no place like Austin for retail. Driving across America, you may likely find some vacant retail strips or ghost towns with empty stores but definitely not in Austin! Austin is just the opposite of a typical US city, with a surprisingly lower retail vacancy since 2020. The capital of Texas now has the lowest retail vacancy rate for any city in the State of Texas and is also one of the lowest in the country.  Competition is fierce in major Retail Areas such as the Domain and other trendy shopping streets like South Congress, 2nd street Downtown, Burnet Rd, and East Austin. Properties command high rent and spaces have multiple businesses looking at each sight and competing with each other to be selected by the Landlord.

Michelle Anderson recently negotiated her son’s - Dylan Disu- NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) contract at the University of Texas. Here is her take on similarities between NIL contract and commercial real estate contract negotiaitons.

🎉 Excited and Honored to Win the "Queen of East Austin” Award! 🎉

I'm absolutely thrilled to share that I've been selected as the recipient of the Economic and Community Improvement 2023 Award by CREW Austin. This award holds a special place in my heart as it recognizes the incredible journey I've had in East Austin over the past 23 years.

DeLea Becker and Mark Vornberg met for the first time in 2017 for lunch at an old-school dinner in East Austin - Chu-Mikals. Excited to announce our first Partnership in a Commercial Real Estate Development together. 2422 East 7th - 50,000 SF Office and Retail Building in their beloved neighborhood - East Austin

"Unlocking the Future of Texas Office Spaces: Where Innovation Meets Real Estate Revolution! 🚀 Dive into our latest blog post as we unveil the seismic shifts reshaping the commercial real estate horizon across the Lone Star State. From sky-high vacancy rates to ingenious strategies that redefine leasing dynamics, this article is your gateway to navigating the winds of change. Get ready to explore pickleball-powered spaces, 'hall select' customization and the art of crafting workplaces that inspire. If you're captivated by the fusion of innovation and real estate, this read is your compass to the future. 🏢