DeLea Becker, Queen of East Austin CRE, breaks down why the 2025 East Austin Growth Summit is the must-attend event of the year. From insider insights to developer deals in the making, this is where power players converge to talk future growth, strategy, and serious opportunity in one of Austin’s hottest districts.

E.A.S.T Coffee and Chat ☕️

Hosted by Beck-Reit

First Friday | 9 AM - 11 AM

📍 East Austin Hotel – 1108 E 6th St, Austin, TX

(Meet us at 2nd Bar & Kitchen)

Kickstart your Friday with coffee, conversations, and connections!

Join Beck-Reit, industry friends, and fellow professionals for a casual morning of networking, market insights, and plenty of laughs—because there’s enough #Adulting the rest of the week.

What We Chat About:

✅ Austin & Texas Market Trends

✅ Investment Opportunities

✅ Commercial Real Estate Insights

✅ Deals, Developments & What’s Next

✅ Sharing Experiences & Building Relationships

💡 Free Parking – Press the call button at the garage, and let the front desk know you're here for coffee!

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Beck-Reit loves our neighbors at East Austin Hotel—they treated us like royalty when they opened their dining room for our coffee chats back in 2021!

☕ See you soon for coffee & conversation!

TEAM SURE SHOTS Founder DeLea Becker invites you to the 5th Annual CCIM Central Texas Sporting Clays Tournament — where high-powered networking meets a little friendly fire. Join the Commercial Real Estate elite at Reunion Ranch on April 10th for shooting, strategy, and serious connections.

Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History

It’s Women’s History Month—and we’re not just honoring the past.
We’re spotlighting the women making real-time history in commercial real estate.

Women like Allison S. Weiss, who didn’t just get frustrated—she built a platform.
Women like you, who are done waiting for permission.

Women Speak CRE isn’t a moment—it’s a movement.
A platform built to get more women on stage, in the headlines, on the mic, and at the power table.
Because we’re done with “manels.”
We’re done with excuses.
And we’re damn sure done being the only one in the room.

We’re not whispering for change—we’re demanding it.
Loudly. Proudly. Publicly.

So here’s the invitation:
If you’re a woman in commercial real estate—get on the list.
👉 WomenSpeakCRE.com

Don’t wait to be asked.
Claim your voice. Own your space. Be the damn Power Beacon.

DeLea Becker, founder of Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate, is leading the charge in East Austin’s commercial real estate market. Recognized in Texas Real Estate Business, her 2422 E. 7th Street project highlights her innovative approach to development and her commitment to empowering women in a historically male-dominated industry. Learn how Becker is shaping the future of CRE with strategic investments and visionary leadership.

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.

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

The retail landscape is evolving rapidly, with trends like first-party data strategies, shrinkflation, and "Store Within a Store" (SWAS) models reshaping the way businesses operate. At the Austin Mixed-Use Summit, DeLea Becker, a renowned expert in commercial real estate, shared her insights on how these trends impact retail and restaurant spaces.DeLea “Queen Of East Austin “ emphasized the importance of adaptive leasing strategies and tech-integrated properties to attract value-focused tenants. Her expertise shed light on how landlords and investors can future-proof their assets in a market defined by changing consumer behaviors and economic shifts.

Discover the art of bird dogging with Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate, a woman-owned powerhouse specializing in uncovering hidden commercial real estate opportunities across Texas. From East Austin to the Texas Triangle, we scout for retail, industrial, and land deals priced $400K-$2M. Join the hunt and learn how our expertise in brokerage, asset management, and redevelopment transforms properties into thriving investments. Let’s build your CRE legacy today!

DeLea Becker, powerhouse in Austin commercial real estate, is set to join the InterFace Austin Retail & Mixed-Use Conference on February 24 at The LINE Austin. As a recognized industry leader, DeLea brings her deep market expertise, sharp investment insights, and bold deal-making strategies to the discussion on Austin’s evolving retail and mixed-use landscape.

This premier event brings together top owners, developers, investors, brokers, and industry decision-makers to dissect emerging trends, leasing strategies, and high-value submarket opportunities. Expect powerful conversations on market dynamics, mixed-use development success, and what’s next for Austin’s booming CRE sector.

Don't miss this high-impact networking and knowledge-sharing opportunity. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or broker looking to gain the edge in Austin’s commercial real estate market, this is the event to attend.

🚀 Join DeLea Becker and other industry leaders on February 24!

Explore the transformation of Sandow Lakes Ranch into a resilient economic powerhouse in the Texas Triangle. Discover opportunities in advanced manufacturing, logistics, green energy, and data centers, all backed by robust infrastructure and strategic location. A bold vision for sustainable growth in a tariff-driven economy.

Unlock the top 10 free AI courses for beginners in 2025, curated by DeLea Becker. Learn AI basics, boost your skills, and gain a competitive edge in business and technology. Start your journey to success today!

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving transformative change across industries, but its incredible capabilities come with a hidden cost: massive energy and water demands. Training AI models, processing data, and powering data centers require robust utility infrastructure, creating new challenges and opportunities in real estate development.

From high-voltage power lines to advanced cooling systems, the backbone of AI operations is reshaping the industrial real estate landscape. Key markets like Northern Virginia and emerging hubs such as Salt Lake City highlight the demand for strategic locations with abundant utilities and connectivity.

This blog delves into the energy appetite of AI, the infrastructure supporting it, and the real estate opportunities for forward-thinking developers. Explore how this convergence of AI and industrial development is creating the future of smart, sustainable infrastructure.

Shifting Spaces - the New Reality Of Office Real Estate

Discover the game-changing trends transforming 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. 🏢

Shifting Spaces and the Arms Race for amentities to secure leases in your office space. DeLea Becker, Owner/Broker of Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate, joined top Austin real estate experts at the 5th Annual Austin Commercial Real Estate Summit by REDnews. The event offered in-depth discussions on Austin's commercial real estate trends, including vacancy rates, rental demand, construction updates, CAP rates, tenant needs, and design trends. DeLea and fellow panelists provided actionable insights into Austin’s evolving CRE market, underscoring the importance of adaptability and forward-thinking strategies for industry success.