Austin Light Rail Is Finally Happening — Here’s What It Means for Real Estate

Austin light rail just crossed a major milestone. Austin Transit Partnership signed a $60 million design-build contract for Phase 1 — 10 miles, 15 stations, electric trains running every 5–10 minutes. Construction starts in 2027. Trains could be running by 2033. For anyone involved in Austin commercial real estate, this matters. Transit-oriented development is one […]

Austin’s Retail Vacancy Problem: Why Storefronts Are Sitting Empty

Austin has a standoff problem in retail real estate — and both sides are losing. Construction costs are still running 20–40% above pre-COVID levels. Tenants are getting hit with build-out estimates they never planned for, and some are walking away from signed leases rather than absorb costs that make the whole business model unworkable. Landlords, […]

Leasing Retail Space: A Tenant’s Roadmap

Leasing Retail Commercial Real Estate Guide and Timeline

Leasing retail space typically takes 6-10 months from broker engagement to opening day. This roadmap breaks down the process into nine essential phases that every tenant should understand before signing a lease. Phase 1: Engage a Tenant Representation Broker (1-2 Weeks) Start by hiring a tenant representation broker who works exclusively for you, not the […]

Investing in Austin’s Commercial Real Estate: by Tristen Palori

Austin TX

Introduction Investing in commercial real estate in Austin can be a lucrative venture, given the city’s robust growth and economic vitality. Tristen Palori specializes in helping clients make smart investment decisions in Austin’s dynamic market. Why Invest in Austin? Austin is a prime location for commercial real estate investment due to several key factors: Types […]

Navigating Austin’s Commercial Real Estate Market: by Tristen Palori

Austin TX Commercial Real Estate

Introduction Austin’s commercial real estate market is booming, offering a plethora of opportunities for businesses and investors. We specialize in guiding clients through the intricacies of this fast-paced market. Whether you’re looking to purchase, lease, or invest, we’re here to ensure your success. Understanding the Market The commercial real estate market in Austin is dynamic […]

Welcome to Austin Commercial Sites – Your Guide in Austin’s Real Estate Market

Austin Texas Commercial Real Estate Sites

Introduction My name is Tristen Palori, founder of the website AustinCommercialSites.com. Our goal is to help business owners with all their commercial needs in Austin, TX. We are dedicated to providing top-notch advisory services for clients looking to purchase, lease, or invest in commercial properties. With Austin as our home, we treat our clients like […]

8 Mixed-Use Commercial Developments Coming to Austin

8 Mixed-Use commercial site developments Austin Texas

It’s an exciting time in Austin, Texas. There’s multiple massive commercial developments being built, both in and around the city. This article will cover some of the latest projects being worked on. (And how to be a part of them!) Note: Thinking of moving your business into one of these projects? Get in touch with […]

4 Mistakes to Avoid Before Opening a Med Spa

4 mistakes to avoid when opening a med spa

Welcome! We’ve represented dozens of medical based clients on their real estate transactions. Here’s my list of the top 4 mistakes to avoid when opening or expanding a Med Spa Practice. There is a growing preference for non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures that offer cosmetic benefits without the downtime and risks associated with surgery. Med […]

What’s Going on with Rental Leasing in Austin?

Austin Texas Skyline

Austin, TX has been known to be one of the hottest landing spots during the 2021-2022 housing boom. Here’s a few of the reasons why: But now 3 years later, things have completely changed So what’s happening now? People are leaving. Austin is ranked 5th in cities people are moving out of in 2024. Given […]