At the recent InterFace DFW/North Texas Retail & Mixed-Use Conference, Michael Kaplan, Vice President at SRS Capital Markets, joined a panel of DFW commercial real estate leaders to discuss what’s driving continued investment in the Dallas-Fort Worth retail sector.
Key takeaways from Michael’s insights:
🔹 Stronger Rent Growth: DFW’s retail rents are rising at roughly double the national rate.
🔹 Tight Occupancy: Market-wide occupancy remains above 95%, showing sustained tenant demand.
🔹 Healthy Development Pipeline: Roughly 80% of new retail space is pre-leased, reinforcing developer and investor confidence.
With limited new supply, sustained population growth, and a steady flow of capital, DFW continues to set itself apart as one of the country’s most compelling retail investment markets.
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