Stories by Herb Weitzman
General
Is the Current State of DFW Retail Real Estate Sustainable? Herb Weitzman Weighs In.
The market has learned some strong lessons after a series of up-and-down decades, the real estate guru writes.
Commercial Real Estate
The Big Question Mark in DFW’s Grocery Category
Retail guru Herb Weitzman weighs in on the regional implications of the Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. merger.
Opinion
Grocery Store Sizes Are Evolving. It’s a Sign of Both the Industry’s Past and Future
No matter what the size, the grocery store remains the strongest anchor for a community retail center, writes Herb Weitzman, executive chairman of Weitzman.
Commercial Real Estate
How Parking Requirement Changes Could Benefit DFW’s Retail Market
The elimination of parking minimums could be one of the most significant new drivers in restaurant and other retail development in decades, writes Herb Weitzman.
Commercial Real Estate
Here’s A Look at Local Retail Market Trends of 2022
Herb Weitzman: Record low development last year means that the region's population and housing growth have caught up to its formerly overbuilt inventory.
Stories by Herb Weitzman
Commercial Real Estate
DFW Expected to Report Lowest Level of New Retail Space in History
Retail real estate guru Herb Weitzman on why the numbers don't reflect development activity.
Commercial Real Estate
Herb Weitzman: Lessons Learned, Lessons Shared, And Why I Work With Students
Starting a real estate empire from scratch is harder these days, but the Weitzman leader says he wants to share his wisdom with the next generation.
Commercial Real Estate
The Pandemic and Retail Real Estate: Where Are We Now?
The pandemic created nearly 2 million square feet of vacancy in DFW, says industry expert Herb Weitzman. But are we in a bad place?
Commercial Real Estate
Helping North Texas Retailers Through Tumultuous Times
Herb Weitzman: It's up to all of us in real estate to do what it takes to get our tenants to the other side.
Commercial Real Estate
CRE Opinion: While E-Commerce Sales Grew, DFW Added 50 Million Square Feet of Retail in 15 Years
Those who focus only on store closings of failed retailers like Toys “R” Us are missing the big picture.