US 69/96/287 and I-10: Where Commercial Demand Is Growing in Southeast Texas
TxDOT traffic counts and road projects show where commercial demand is growing along US 69, US 96, SH 105 and I-10 in the Beaumont and Lumberton area.
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Starting a Restaurant or Retail Business: How to Pick a Location in Southeast Texas
How to choose a restaurant or retail location in the Beaumont area: TxDOT traffic counts, access, visibility, signage, zoning, permits and demographics.
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Understanding Cap Rates and NOI, With a Local Example
How to calculate net operating income and cap rates, with a worked example of a small Southeast Texas strip center and the mistakes that skew value.
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What LNG and Refinery Expansion Mean for Beaumont-Area Real Estate
Golden Pass LNG, Port Arthur LNG, Motiva, ExxonMobil and Golden Triangle Polymers: the facts on each project and what they mean for local real estate.
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Timberland and Recreational Land in Hardin, Tyler and Jasper Counties
Current rural land and timber prices for Hardin, Tyler and Jasper counties, plus hunting leases, timber and wildlife tax valuation and land due diligence.
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Zoning and Permitting Basics in Beaumont, Lumberton, Silsbee and the County
How zoning works in Beaumont, Lumberton and Silsbee, what specific use permits are, and which rules still apply on unincorporated county land with no zoning.
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1031 Exchange Basics for Texas Real Estate Investors
The basics of a Section 1031 like-kind exchange from IRS guidance: what qualifies, the 45- and 180-day deadlines, identification rules, boot and reporting.
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Property Tax Protests for Commercial Owners in Jefferson and Hardin Counties
How commercial owners protest property values with Jefferson CAD and Hardin CAD: deadlines, filing options, evidence, ARB hearings and the new BPP exemption.
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Opportunity Zones in the Golden Triangle: What Changes in 2027
How Opportunity Zone 2.0 changes the program, which Jefferson, Orange and Hardin County tracts Texas nominated, and what current OZ investors face in 2026.
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Flood Risk and Commercial Property After Harvey and Imelda: What Buyers Should Check
What commercial buyers in Southeast Texas should check on flood risk: FEMA zones, flood history, elevation certificates, NFIP limits and drainage districts.
