CLI Newsletter August.2025
MARKET INSIGHT
Texas Industrial Figures Q2 2025
Resilient Performance Amid Shifting Trends
Article Source: CBRE
The Texas industrial market remained stable in Q2 2025, showing resilience amid shifting economic conditions. Net absorption slightly outpaced new deliveries, indicating continued tenant demand, while an increase in construction starts reflects sustained developer confidence. Although overall leasing activity declined modestly, it remained consistent with recent trends, with renewals accounting for a slightly above-average share of total leasing. First-year taking rents continued to rise, signaling ongoing strength in rental fundamentals. Vacancy rates saw a moderate increase, primarily in smaller facilities, while available sublease space held steady—offering a more predictable environment for occupiers. For a comprehensive look at the data and emerging trends, access the full Q2 report below.
The New York Stock Exchange is making a major statement in Texas’ financial future. NYSE Texas has announced plans to open its new branch in 2026 at the historic Old Parkland campus in Dallas’ Oak Lawn district — a landmark that once served as the first brick hospital in Texas and is now home to some of the region’s most prominent financial and investment firms. Leading the branch will be Bryan Daniel, former chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission, who will guide efforts to build a robust local capital markets ecosystem. The move comes as North Texas cements its status as a rising financial hub, with Texas already hosting more NYSE-listed companies than any other state, representing over $3.7 trillion in market value. This expansion also sets the stage for heightened competition with the Texas Stock Exchange and Nasdaq’s North Texas operations, as all three aim to capitalize on the state’s sustained economic growth.
Dallas vs. Fort Worth — who has hotter housing market?
Cowtown Remains Tighter
Even as Sales Slide in Q2
Article Source: Dallas Business Journal
The Dallas-Fort Worth housing market is cooling, but the two cities tell different stories. In Q2, Fort Worth held onto its seller’s market status with 4.2 months of inventory and a median home price of $338,000, even as sales fell 8.9% to 2,883. Dallas had more inventory at 5.4 months, a higher median price of $475,000, and a smaller 2.6% drop in sales to 2,917 — edging closer to a buyer’s market.
Higher interest rates, more listings, and shifting buyer behavior are reshaping both sides of the metroplex. Fort Worth’s tighter supply favors sellers, while Dallas offers buyers more negotiating power. Builders are adapting with incentives like rate buydowns and price cuts to move inventory.
Building Bridges in Business: One Big Beautiful Bill Act Insights & Opportunities
Presented by Steven Gu | CPA / Attorney
On July 31, 2025, CLI hosted a special seminar featuring guest speaker Steven Gu, who shared expert insights on the newly passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill” and its wide-ranging tax-saving opportunities. Covering permanent tax rate relief, higher standard deductions, business expense advantages, health and medical savings strategies, and energy credit changes, Steven explained how individuals and businesses can leverage this legislation to save tens — or even hundreds — of thousands of dollars. We’re pleased to share highlights from this session, which may prove valuable for our investor community.
EB5 OPPORTUNITY
Group 97
Stillwater Travis South
This project is strategically located in Austin, Texas, Just 10 minutes’ drive from downtown, 20 miles from Tesla’s Gina factory Texas and 33 miles from the Samsung semiconductor plant – this opportunity represents an ideal location for logistics, light manufacturing, and supply chain.
The Travis South (The project) – a two-phase, Class A industrial development featuring four buildings, totaling 576,061 square feet. Construction is progressing on schedule, Grading efforts have commenced, officially marking the start of site development.
The Travis South project is now closed to new investors. We are excited about the progress and eager to see this development continue to take shape.
If you would like to learn more about this project, please reach out to Irene Shen directly.
