10Y UST4.75%+0.42%30Y MTG6.66%+0.15%SOFR3.66%-0.54%VNQ$96.30-0.15%XLRE$44.04-0.16%FED FUNDS3.63%
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Austin

A magnet for tech and corporate expansion with the strongest population growth among major metros, digesting heavy multifamily and office supply entering 2026.

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The Austin commercial real estate market continues to exhibit resilience amid shifting economic conditions, driven by a robust technology sector and a growing population. Demand for office and industrial spaces remains strong, although the retail sector faces challenges as consumer preferences evolve. Lenders are adopting a cautious stance, focusing on quality assets and established tenants, while allocators are increasingly discerning, seeking opportunities that align with long-term growth potential in this dynamic market.

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  • Retail10
  • Office8
  • Multifamily6
  • Industrial3
  • Hospitality1
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Connect CRE · Austin · Multifamily

Work Wraps Up on 74-Story Austin Mixed-Use Tower

Lincoln Property Co. and Kairoi Residential wrapped up construction on Waterline, the Lone Star State’s tallest tower, rising 74 stories in downtown Austin, Texas. The mixed-use property features 352 multifamily units…

18h ago
PR Newswire · Austin · Industrial

Salute announces agreement to acquire T5 Operations

Strategic acquisition further expands Salute's world-class FM&O leadership for AI/HPC and cloud data centers AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Salute, the global leader in end-to-end data center lifecycle s…

20h ago
REBusiness Online · Austin

Kent Cos. Signs 39,894 SF Industrial Lease in Northeast Austin

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Kent Cos. has signed a 39,894-square-foot industrial lease in northeast Austin. The Michigan-based provider of specialty concrete services will relocate and expand its regional operation to Tuscany X C…

Aug 28
Connect CRE · Austin · Retail

Trademark Acquires 116K-SF Austin Shopping Center

Trademark Property Company and Cohen & Steers purchased Oak Hill Plaza, located at the northwest corner of US 290 and SH 71. Trademark will manage and lease the 116,000-square-foot neighborhood shopping center and lea…

Aug 27
Multifamily Dive · Austin · Multifamily

Camden CEO talks Sun Belt optimism, EQR-AVB merger

In conversation with Multifamily Dive, Alex Jessett explains why "every 25- to 34-year-old in America" wants to live in Nashville or Austin and why newly formed Vivmark has "no impact" on the REIT.

Aug 19
PR Newswire · Austin · Capital

T3 Sixty Strengthens Consulting Group Leadership

Six promotions and new executive deepen the company's bench across brokerage, mortgage banking, organized real estate, talent and technology AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- T3 Sixty, a leading management…

Aug 19
PR Newswire · Austin · Office

Poolside Infrastructure Company Announces New CFO Justin Lagasse

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Poolside Infrastructure Company (PIC), an infrastructure developer supporting next-generation AI development, has appointed Justin Lagasse as its new Chief Financial Office…

Aug 17
Connect CRE · Austin

Texas People & Companies, August 14, 2026

Austin-based ECR promoted Stephen McMillen from Research Analyst to Brokerage Advisor. The RA program provides a path into commercial real estate brokerage without requiring an existing book of business or industry co…

Aug 13
Connect CRE · Austin · Office

JLL, Cousins Link Up on Two Austin Office Transactions

JLL Capital Markets completed two Austin, Texas, transactions with Cousins Properties . JLL arranged the sale of Research Park Plaza V, a 172,854-square-foot office building in Austin’s Northwest submarket, and…

Aug 5
PR Newswire · Austin · Office

Google Opens New Nonprofit Venue in the Heart of Downtown Austin

As part of Google's newest Austin Office, Google.org Nonprofit Venue reflects Google's continued local investment AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Google is opening its new downtown Austin Sail Tower office…

Aug 3
Connect CRE · Austin · Office

Prominent Austin Office Tower Trades for $208M

Cousins Properties Inc. has sold the One Eleven Congress office building in downtown Austin to Canyon Creek Real Estate . Cousins sold the One Eleven Congress office building for $208 million. Eastdil Secured brokered…

Jul 31