The office market isn’t what it used to be—and it’s not going back. Tenants are leasing less space, but demanding more from it. Today, it’s all about experience. Buildings that deliver amenities, flexibility, and a reason to show up are winning deals—and commanding higher rents. The rest? They’re getting left behind.

Waco isn’t a stop between Austin and Dallas anymore—it’s becoming a destination. Industrial investment is driving job growth, residential demand is following, and the Austin–Waco corridor is shaping up to mirror one of Texas’ most successful development patterns. The question isn’t if it grows—it’s how early you get positioned.

Austin’s retail real estate market is evolving fast—and East 7th Street is at the center of it. From tenant demand to walkable corridors, here’s why properties like 2422 E 7th (Workbench) are leading the next wave of East Austin retail.

The retail and real estate industries are in a state of rapid transformation, driven by shifting consumer behaviors, rising costs, and the need for flexible, experience-driven spaces. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate, I stay ahead of these changes by focusing on strategic investments, adaptive use spaces, and community-driven developments. "In real estate, the difference between a profit and a pothole is knowing when to take risks and when to hold steady. You either lead the market or you get left behind." ~DeLea Becker

Texas didn’t wait on weed legalization to cash in. Thanks to a 2019 hemp bill, entrepreneurs across the state have built a $10 billion industry practically overnight. From Delta-8 to THCa, hemp-derived cannabinoids are fueling a retail surge—and reshaping the Texas commercial real estate landscape.

Restaurant Space for lease is tight and very competitive. It takes a great operator, a solid concept, delicious food and then the GRIT to keep it going through thick and thin. At Workbench in East Austin - we did a lot of the heavey lifitng in design and dark shell delivery for tenant to become big success.