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"Overton's Overhaul"
(Hunt) No. 1918, Tierra Grande reprint, 6pp. (10/20/2009) |
 Sit back for this tale of large-scale revitalization on the High Plains. Lubbock's Overton Park development was engineered to breathe new life into a deteriorating neighborhood, give Texas Tech room to grow and promote downtown.
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"Old School: Lessons from the '80s and '90s"
(Hunt) No. 1901, Tierra Grande reprint, 6pp. (4/27/2009) |
 Based on the timeline of the 1980s and 1990s economic downturn and eventual recovery, the current commercial real estate situation may last longer than expected. Part of the problem may be attributed to recurrence of a wide bid-ask spread in the property markets.
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"Psst! Heard About EEMs? "
(Hunt) No. 1892, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (1/19/2009) |
 FHA's Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) Program allows the costs of purchasing and installing energy-efficient features to be incorporated into FHA-insured new home loans or refinancing loans.
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"Realtors Without Borders"
(Hunt) No. 1894, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (1/19/2009) |
 Selling Mexican real estate to Texans or Texas real estate to Mexicans is easier now than it was. Partnering with cross-border counterparts is essential to success.
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"V for Victory: Development Transforms Industrial Wasteland"
(Hunt & Jones, D.) No. 1877, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (10/20/2008) |
 Recycling is "in" these days, and Ross Perot Jr.'s Victory Park development is an example of recycling on a massive scale.
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"Park With a Spark: Development Nurtures Clean Technology"
(Hunt) No. 1867, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (7/20/2008) |
 Plans for the Texas Clean Energy Park include a 40-acre research campus and 100-acre industrial park for companies working on solar power, renewable energy materials and other energy-saving technologies. The southeast Austin development has the potential to make the area a regional clean-tech center.
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"Green House Values"
(Hunt) No. 1858, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (4/24/2008) |
 Some buyers choose green amenities for their earth-friendly benefits; others want lower bills. Green features generally do not add to the value of a home until sufficient sales data show that homebuyers in the local market are willing to pay more for those features.
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"Search for Tomorrow: The Science of Forecasting"
(Hunt) No. 1857, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (4/24/2008) |
 Accurate forecasting facilitates better business decisions. But accuracy requires information that is not readily available. Although forecasting is a complicated and inexact science, it is nevertheless valuable
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"Viva Retirement! Looking South of the Border"
(Hunt) No. 1852, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (4/24/2008) |
 Studies show that Americans retiring to Mexico are seeking a lower cost of living and better quality of life. Most still want to live where there are other Americans so they can socialize with them, and they want access to American products and services.
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"Snapshot: Office Markets"
(Hunt) No. 1844, Tierra Grande reprint, 2pp. (1/20/2008) |
 The Texas office market has steadily improved in recent months. This article gives an overview of Texas' major metro office markets.
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"Selling Green"
(Hunt) No. 1829, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (10/22/2007) |
 Real estate professionals should take note of the growing commercial green building movement. While data proving the benefits of green building are scarce, public and private groups are working to better define the value of green investments.
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"Not in My Big Bend Backyard"
(Hunt) No. 1819, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (7/23/2007) |
 Debate over the La Entrada al Pacifico project has centered on the pros and cons of trade versus tourism. Tourism is typically more appealing than transportation and trade-related industries. But a closer look reveals tourism can negatively impact lower- and middle-income residents of resort towns
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"Golden Opportunities: Is Seniors Housing a Good Investment?"
(Hunt) No. 1811, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (4/15/2007) |
 Accurate market data and analysis and creative marketing strategies will be critical to the success of independent living, assisted-living and nursing home developments. A hugh wave of demanding baby-boomer retirees is on the way. The question is, when will these folks be willing to move from their homes to more restrictive living environments?
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"Buy the Piece: Multi-Parcel Auctions Gain Popularity"
(Hunt) No. 1801, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (1/15/2007) |
 Multi-parcel auctions are becoming more popular thanks to advances in computer technology. Real estate licensees stand to profit from this complex type of auction that allows buyers to choose and bid on specific tracts or combinations of tracts within a larger property.
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"Lordy, Lordy Look What's 40 . . . and Even 50"
(Hunt) No. 1792, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (10/20/2006) |
 Contrary to what most homebuyers would expect, under certain conditions, longer-term hybrid ARM mortgages may be less affordable than the popular 30-year conventional loan.
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"Chasing Change"
(Hunt & Anari) No. 1779, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (7/13/2006) |
 Sectors of the economy periodically transform themselves to survive. When that happens, demand for real estate services related to those sectors change, too.
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"Sweepinig Changes? Unionization and the Bottom Line"
(Civan & Hunt) No. 1784, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (7/13/2006) |
 Texas has traditionally shunned unions, but janitors in Houston's commercial sector are considering union representation.
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"El Paso's Home Field Advantage"
(Hunt) No. 1771, Tierra Grande reprint, 4pp. (4/18/2006) |
 The government's recent Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) proceedings will have a favorable influence on El Paso's real estate markets. When coupled with an improving U.S. economy, El Paso should experience demand for real estate in coming months.
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El Paso Gears Up for the Future
(Hunt) No. 1767, Technical report, 10pp. (4/17/2006) |
 An in-depth look at the real estate market in Texas' westernmost city, particularly the effects of a burgeoning Ft. Bliss.
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"Masters of Disasters: Helping Businesses Weather the Storm"
(Hunt) No. 1759, Tierra Grande reprint, 3pp. (1/5/2006) |
 Catastrophic natural events and escalating terrorism have given rise to firms specializing in keeping businesses afloat in the worst of times.
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